OAN’s James Myers
7:20am – Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Tulsi Gabbard claims she rejected an offer to be independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s running mate.
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The former Democratic congressman from Hawaii did not say why he opposed taking the opportunity.
Gabbard, who left the Democratic Party in 2022, said she and Kennedy met over time and are now friends.
“I met Mr. Kennedy several times and we became good friends,” Gabbard said. ABC News.
“He asked me if I would be his running mate for vice president. After careful consideration, I respectfully declined.”
Gabbard’s name was among potential candidates, including former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura and NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
But in the end, Mr. Kennedy announced last week that he would choose Nicole Shanahan, a Silicon Valley lawyer who fully supported Mr. Kennedy’s candidacy for president.
The newly chosen vice presidential candidate is the ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, making her the 10th candidate to run for vice president.th The richest person in the world, according to bloomberg.
Meanwhile, Ms. Kennedy switched from being a Democrat to becoming an independent in October of last year after pointing out similar issues to Ms. Gabbard and expressing concerns about the Democratic Party.
This was revealed by a person close to the Kennedy campaign. new york post“We did have a meeting, but it didn’t go well.”
“We spoke to a lot of people,” the source continued. “Tulsi is a rock star no matter what.”
Additionally, Gabbard has been floated as former President Donald Trump’s running mate, and has expressed a willingness to be on the ticket.
Gabbard also blamed Democrats for her departure, claiming they had a desire to be “warmongers.”
According to the latest opinion poll, 538Trump leads the next president with 43% support, followed by Joe Biden with 40% and Kennedy with 11%.
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