Since she was announced, she’s been hush.
Nicole Shanahan stepped into the political arena in California recently, joining Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his vice presidential pick for his independent ticket. However, after her introduction on March 26, she has largely stayed out of the public eye, despite occasional social media posts. While Shanahan expressed her visit to the southern border in Yuma, Arizona, where she acknowledged the border crisis, she has been notably absent from Kennedy’s public engagements and media appearances since their joint rollout.
Despite expectations for a joint interview with Kennedy on “Fox & Friends,” Shanahan did not appear, with the campaign citing a miscommunication. Similarly, her absence from Kennedy’s recent event in Los Angeles and the upcoming one in Iowa, focusing on ballot access, raises questions about her role in the campaign. Although Shanahan has contributed to fundraising efforts and is actively involved in ballot access initiatives across states like Utah, Nevada, and North Carolina, she remains relatively unknown on the national stage.
While Shanahan’s low profile is unusual for a vice presidential nominee, Kennedy’s unconventional independent campaign and her lack of prior political exposure contribute to this approach. Although she may lack the typical credentials of a vice presidential pick, Shanahan’s strengths in fundraising and potential regional influence could be pivotal for the campaign. Despite her limited public presence, Shanahan’s behind-the-scenes contributions and focus on specific campaign tasks align with her capabilities and could prove beneficial in supporting Kennedy’s bid.
