According to sources familiar with the matter, individuals close to former President Donald Trump made initial attempts to recruit former Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy as his running mate for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. The New York Post reported that these "preliminary overtures" were made to Kennedy, who is currently running as an independent candidate.

One source within Trump's orbit revealed that the interest in Kennedy emerged early on but was deemed premature. This was shortly after Kennedy announced his White House bid in April 2023. The former Democratic candidate had initially launched his presidential campaign as a Democrat but later transitioned to an independent run due to conflicts with the Democratic National Committee's support for President Biden in the 2024 race.

Despite the shift to an independent campaign, efforts to recruit Kennedy as Trump's running mate reportedly continue among Trump insiders. A major donor to both Trump and Kennedy campaigns noted that these efforts are currently underway behind the scenes and may gain more prominence as the election progresses. The donor expressed confidence in Kennedy's ability to bring new voters to the polls.

When reached for comment, neither the campaign of Trump nor Kennedy immediately responded to Fox News Digital. However, it is worth noting that both Trump and RFK recently aligned on the issue of the southern border crisis in Texas. Kennedy commended Texas for defending its borders while criticizing what he saw as failed policies from the Biden administration. Trump, on his Truth Social platform, expressed support for Texas' measures and vowed to work with Governor Greg Abbott and other border states to address the situation.

With Republican primary victories in Iowa and New Hampshire, Trump is positioned to become the Republican Party's presidential nominee. Speculation has been rampant regarding his choice of running mate. During a recent Iowa Town Hall event, Trump hinted that he already knows who his running mate will be for the 2024 election but did not disclose any names. There is little information available about whom Trump is leaning towards as his potential running mate.

As the campaign trail heats up, political observers will continue to watch for developments in Trump's running mate selection. The influence of a former Democratic candidate like Kennedy could potentially reshape the political landscape in this highly anticipated election.