Kennedy's Vice: Who is Nicole Shanahan?. As a political novice, Shanahan donated to Kennedy's campaign and the super PAC that supported his candidacy.
She has never held elected office but has deep roots in the tech world and has previously donated to Democratic campaigns. Shanahan officially renounced her membership in the Democratic Party at the rally, saying she was disillusioned with it because she had "lost her way." Here's what you need to know about Shanahan as she joins Kennedy in running against former President Donald Trump and President Biden.