Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Announce Silicon Valley Lawyer Nicole Shanahan as Running Mate in Independent Presidential Bid
In a surprising turn of events, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to announce on Tuesday that Nicole Shanahan, a Silicon Valley lawyer and investor, will be his running mate in his independent presidential bid. This announcement comes after a wide-ranging search for a vice-presidential nominee, with Ms. Shanahan emerging as a late-breaking favorite.
The formal announcement is scheduled to take place in Oakland, Calif., and marks the end of a search that included discussions with high-profile figures such as Aaron Rodgers, Jesse Ventura, Scott Brown, Tricia Lindsay, Tulsi Gabbard, and even Mike Rowe, the host of “Dirty Jobs.”
Ms. Shanahan, 38, has been publicly associated with Mr. Kennedy’s candidacy since she helped fund a Super Bowl ad in support of him. Despite her history of donating to Democratic campaigns, including President Biden’s 2020 run, she shifted her support to Mr. Kennedy’s independent campaign after he left the Democratic Party, citing corruption within the party.
Mr. Kennedy, known for his environmental advocacy and promotion of vaccine skepticism and conspiracy theories, has been seen as a threat to President Biden’s re-election by the Democratic Party. A recent Fox News poll showed Mr. Kennedy’s support at around 13 percent, drawing voters away from both Biden and former President Trump.
In an interview with The New York Times, Ms. Shanahan clarified that she is not an “anti-vaxxer,” but expressed concerns about vaccine-related injuries and the need for better screening mechanisms. Despite their differences, she highlighted the appeal of Mr. Kennedy’s message and his willingness to challenge the establishment.
As the campaign moves forward, all eyes will be on the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket and how their unconventional partnership will impact the upcoming presidential race. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
