‘Silicon Valley Princess': Inside the Life of Nicole Shanahan, R.F.K. Jr.'s Running Mate

When a potential running mate for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential run was being considered, a woman named Nicole Shanahan emerged as a surprise pick. Despite her lack of public office experience and low name recognition, she was chosen after other candidates fell through and the campaign needed financial support. Ms. Shanahan, a former Silicon Valley lawyer, possesses a fortune of over $1 billion from her recent divorce settlement with Sergey Brin, a Google co-founder. Prior to her venture into politics, Ms. Shanahan led a privileged and occasionally tumultuous life, according to multiple sources.