Trump superfans dream of a run again, and of JFK Jr. on the ticket

[brooklynite]

Politico

FLORENCE, Ariz. — Ray Kallatsa is a die-hard Trumper who “definitely” wants to see former President Donald Trump run for office again in 2024.

So it was natural that he’d travel from Tucson to see Trump’s first rally of 2022. But as Kallatsa stood there on Saturday, pondering whom he would like to see as Trump’s next veep — from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, to former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, to onetime national security adviser turned ardent conspiracy theorist Mike Flynn — an unorthodox idea came to him.

“JFK Jr.,” he said, referencing the son of the 35th president who died in a plane crash in 1999. Kallatsa realized he might have come off a bit odd with the suggestion. “I don’t want to sound too much like a conspiracy theorist, but he’s coming back,” he explained. “He’s supposed to reveal himself on the 17th if he’s truly alive. I think we’ll see him.”

If Kallatsa was worried about sounding too conspiratorial, he shouldn’t have been. He was not alone among the crowd in believing that JFK Jr. is not only still alive but is also a secret Trump supporter embedded far in the “deep state.” One attendee was spotted wearing a red shirt with the faces of Trump, Kennedy and Kennedy Jr. in the crowd. Michael Protzman, the QAnon influencer who organized the event last year in Dallas’ Dealey Plaza where he and others also believed John F. Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr. would reappear from the dead, was spotted in the rally stands.

Elsewhere were individuals in hats that read “Trump Won” and buttons with “Q.” Figures from fringe QAnon online groups, like Jim and Ron Watkins, shared their visit to the rally with online followers. And conservative activist Ali Alexander — who helped organize last year’s Jan. 6 “Stop the Steal” rally, which has led to countless arrests and fears about the erosion of American democracy — was given priority access to the event.

[Poiuyt]

1. I don't get this

Wouldn't JFK Fr have similar political leanings as his father?

[Deuxcents]

2. The Kennedy Family cannot rest in peace

While these nutz keep up with this crap. Is there anything they can do?

[live love laugh]

4. It's really sad. They won't even give them the dignity of resting in peace. nt

[PJMcK]

3. These people are nuts

JFK, Jr. was a liberal Democrat. In what universe would he be Trump's running mate?

They might as well expect Elvis to show up.

[smirkymonkey]

6. Seriously.

There is absolutely no logic to the stories they spin. They just pull random stuff out of their asses and expect people to believe it. It would be hilarious if they weren't so serious about it and didn't have so much support.

[FakeNoose]

5. They should write-in their vote - write "JFK Jr." on the ballot