In a surprising twist in the 2024 presidential race, Nicole Shanahan, the running mate of independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., hinted that their campaign might drop out to support former President Trump. The goal? To prevent a Kamala Harris presidency.
Speaking on the “Impact Theory” podcast, Shanahan shared that their team is seriously considering the impact of staying in the race versus stepping aside to back Trump. “We’re weighing the risk of a Harris-Walz presidency against staying in the race,” she said, adding that their ultimate goal is to ensure that those who have, in their view, “corrupted our fair and free democracy” don’t win the White House.
Shanahan, an entrepreneur and attorney, acknowledged that their campaign has two potential paths: continue to run and push for greater legitimacy for independent candidates or suspend their campaign and endorse Trump. This move, she noted, could give Trump the edge he needs to defeat Harris in November.
When asked about the label of “spoiler candidate,” Shanahan pushed back, saying they never intended to split the vote. “I’ve invested tens of millions into this campaign because we wanted to win, not just play spoiler,” she emphasized. However, she accused the Democratic National Committee (DNC) of sabotage, claiming they’ve faced everything from shadow bans to legal challenges orchestrated by the party.
As a former Democratic donor, Shanahan expressed deep disappointment in the party she once supported. “I’m so disappointed that I ever helped the Democratic Party,” she said, highlighting the difficulties they’ve faced from within the party.
Shanahan outlined the tough decision ahead: “Do we stay in and potentially draw votes from Trump, risking a Harris-Walz presidency? Or do we step aside, join forces with Trump, and explain our decision to our supporters?” She admitted it’s not an easy choice but one they’re seriously considering.
In recent weeks, reports surfaced that Kennedy Jr. had reached out to Harris’ team about a potential Cabinet position, but both Kennedy and Shanahan dismissed this as “fake news.” Shanahan echoed this during the podcast, accusing mainstream media of twisting the story to suit their own narrative.
As of now, the Harris campaign has not responded to these claims, and the Trump campaign has acknowledged Kennedy Jr., with Trump recently calling him “a very smart guy” during a CNN interview.
The political landscape is shifting, and this latest development could have significant implications for the upcoming election. Stay tuned!
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