Overview

• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces Nicole Shanahan as his vice presidential running mate for the 2024 independent presidential bid.
• Shanahan, a Silicon Valley attorney and philanthropist, has never held elected office and is a former Democratic donor.
• Critics warn Kennedy could be a 'spoiler candidate' in a tightly contested Biden-Trump rematch, potentially drawing votes away from Biden.
• Democrats ramp up attacks on RFK Jr., labeling him and Shanahan as potentially beneficial to Trump and propelled by GOP funds.
• Shanahan's selection is expected to give Kennedy's campaign a fundraising boost, with Shanahan having previously donated $4 million to a Kennedy-affiliated political committee.