Since RFK Jr. endorsed former President Donald Trump, a few members of his campaign have slunk away from the candidate, including his runningmate Nicole Shanahan.
Another sign appears to be her rescinding some financial support. Days before Kennedy’s announcement, Shanahan received a campaign donation refund of nearly $1 million.
She previously mentioned, in a podcast episode where she laid out Kennedy’s options of dropping out and endorsing Trump or staying in, that she’s considering running for governor of California in 2026, which could explain why she’s branched off from Kennedy.
Another high-profile member of the campaign, director of content Jonathan Hiller, said he “cannot and will not support [RFK Jr.’s] decision to back President Trump” in a video posted to X. He’s appeared to have left the campaign, and but will continue to support independent candidates.