Robert Kennedy Jr. plans to drop out of presidential race by end of week: sources

WASHINGTON -- Robert Kennedy Jr. is planning to drop out of the presidential race by the end of this week, sources familiar with the decision tell ABC News.

Sources say Kennedy is leaning toward endorsing former President Donald Trump, though the sources cautioned the decision is not yet finalized and could still change, with one source adding Kennedy's hope is in part to finalize things quickly in order to try to blunt momentum from the DNC.

Kennedy's running mate, Nicole Shanahan, told podcast host Tom Bilyeu Tuesday the campaign had recent conversations with the Trump campaign, which have centered on the possibility of Kennedy endorsing Trump in exchange for a role in Trump's administration should he win.

CNN contributed to this report.

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