RFK Jr. to reportedly name Nicole Shanahan as running mate

Shanahan, 38, is a wealthy tech attorney who reportedly helped pay for a pro-Kennedy Super Bowl commercial.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to name Silicon Valley lawyer Nicole Shanahan as his running mate, according to The New York Times. The outlet cited information from two anonymous sources apparently close to the campaign.

Kennedy is scheduled to make a formal announcement at a campaign event Tuesday in Oakland, California. 

Shanahan, 38, is a wealthy tech attorney who was previously married to Google co-founder Sergey Brin. The couple split in 2022 following allegations she had an affair with Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk — which she vehemently denies.

Despite having little political experience, Shanahan has previously donated large amounts of money to Democratic campaigns, according to the Times. She also reportedly helped pay for a pro-Kennedy Super Bowl political ad that drew some criticism from members of his family who have tried to distance themselves from his presidential campaign.

Kennedy's choice of Shanahan as his running mate will put an end to speculation around a number of other high-profile names, which included NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura. Sources told the Times that both men welcomed the consideration.