Former President Donald Trump has stated that he has "no problem" with independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joining him and President Joe Biden on stage for the June and September presidential debates, as long as Kennedy meets the criteria for participation. During an interview with Charles Benson, the chief political reporter for WTMJ-TV Milwaukee, Trump expressed his willingness to have Kennedy on stage if he qualified.

When asked about Kennedy's chances of qualifying for the debates, Trump acknowledged that Kennedy's current polling numbers were low and seemed to be heading in the wrong direction. Nonetheless, the former president reiterated that he would have no objection to Kennedy's inclusion if he met the required threshold.

The confirmation of the June 27 and Sept. 10 debates came after months of speculation about whether Trump and Biden would face off in a head-to-head battle. Kennedy, on the other hand, accused both candidates of colluding to keep him off the debate stage. In a post on an undisclosed platform, he claimed that they were afraid he would emerge as the victor.

In addition to discussing the debates, Trump revealed that he intends to announce his vice presidential pick in Milwaukee this summer, coinciding with the Republican National Convention scheduled to take place from July 15-18. While acknowledging that nothing is certain, Trump expressed confidence that there is a high probability of the announcement happening in Milwaukee.

As Trump mulls over his vice presidential options, potential contenders have been actively fundraising and speaking on his behalf near the New York courthouse where his criminal hush money trial is being held.

Trump's criticism of Kennedy has intensified recently, with the former president calling him a "Democrat plant" and a "radical left liberal" in a video posted on Truth Social. Trump believes that Kennedy's candidacy will harm Biden's chances more than his own. The results from different polls indicate that Kennedy is drawing support from both candidates, with a recent national NBC News poll showing him winning more support from voters who previously chose Trump in a head-to-head matchup with Biden.

With the presidential debates now confirmed, the spotlight will turn towards determining the qualifications for participation and how they will impact the inclusion of candidates like Kennedy. The upcoming summer announcement of Trump's vice presidential pick also adds another layer of intrigue to the unfolding political landscape.