Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeing his star rise after President-elect Trump glided to a second White House victory on Tuesday, a remarkable trajectory for someone who was long dismissed as a fringe political figure.

Kennedy and Trump bet big on each other, taking a gamble that independents and other coalitions of voters disillusioned with establishment politics would merge to beat Vice President Harris. That partnership paid off for both men, with a massive Trump win all but ensuring Kennedy is poised to have a prominent role in Washington.

One idea that’s being floated, per a source privy to discussions about Kennedy this cycle, is making him “an adviser that wouldn’t need Senate confirmation, but have a direct line to POTUS.”

“He would make personnel recommendations,” the pro-Kennedy source said. “Nothing solid or in stone yet.”

Still, figures close to both Trump and Kennedy believe it’s only a matter of time before the environmental lawyer is elevated within Trump’s newly revamped brain trust. They see the president-elect rewarding Kennedy, who has shown considerable loyalty to the MAGA movement in recent months, with a spot that could have great impact.

Key nominations, appointments and other top roles in the incoming Trump administration are starting to be discussed as speculation builds around where Kennedy could be a plausible fit.

In the immediate aftermath of the election, the ex-Democrat has already started flexing some muscle privately. The source familiar told The Hill that Kennedy has some early personnel preferences, including around foreign policy. Sen. Marco Rubio’s (R-Fla.) name has been floated as a potential nominee for secretary of State, to which Kennedy has expressed opposition.

“He will be advocating for someone who is less neocon,” the source said.

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