Kennedy Jr. taps tech philanthropist Shanahan as unconventional running mate
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Lawyer and philanthropist Nicole Shanahan will be Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate in his independent bid for president.
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Shanahan is an unusual choice given her lack of political experience, but brings tech connections and has donated over $4 million to Kennedy's campaign.
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The 38-year-old Shanahan has focused her philanthropy on health issues like autism and women’s reproductive health.
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Shanahan blamed chronic illnesses on endocrine disruptors, wireless technologies, and medications that exacerbate underlying conditions.
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As VP, Shanahan said she would use AI to examine medical databases and "rid science of the corporate bias."