Silicon Valley attorney and philanthropist, Nicole Shanahan, steps into the political arena as Robert F Kennedy Jr’s vice-presidential candidate, signaling a blend of technology pedigree and environmental advocacy for the upcoming US presidential election.
Nicole Shanahan, a Silicon Valley attorney and philanthropist, has been announced as the vice-presidential running mate of Robert F Kennedy Jr for the upcoming US presidential election. Shanahan, notable for her connections to tech figures such as Sergey Brin and Elon Musk, is transitioning from a major donor to an active participant in Kennedy’s campaign. Despite having no prior political experience, her advocacy for environmental causes and vaccine injury research aligns with Kennedy’s views, highlighting a shared platform. Shanahan’s financial support, notably a $4 million donation for a Super Bowl commercial for Kennedy, and her venture into politics from a background of technology and philanthropy, bring a distinctive element to Kennedy’s candidacy.
In other news, former President Donald Trump is subject to a new gag order by the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, in anticipation of his hush-money criminal trial related to Stormy Daniels. The order, aimed at preventing Trump from discussing those involved in the case or their families, arrives as the trial’s jury selection is scheduled for April 15. Concurrently, Trump’s financial claims for his presidential campaign have sparked skepticism amidst his legal entanglements and financial commitments. This skepticism grows in light of a New York appeals court decision granting him a 10-day extension to pay a portion of a $464 million fraud bond. The gag order follows Trump’s criticism of the trial’s judge and restricts his commentary on witnesses, jurors, and legal staff, underscoring the legal and political challenges he faces.
