In a swift response to recent reports, the top aide to former President Donald Trump has categorically dismissed any possibility of tapping environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a running mate for the upcoming presidential election. Senior Trump adviser Chris LaCivita refuted claims that the campaign had reached out to Kennedy and firmly stated that such a move was not on the table.

LaCivita took to social media platform X on Saturday to address the issue, labeling the reports as "100% FAKE NEWS." He emphasized that no one from the Trump Campaign had ever made contact with Kennedy and asserted that no such attempts would be made in the future. LaCivita further criticized Kennedy, referring to him as "one of the most LIBERAL and radical environmentalists in the country."

Earlier that day, The Post had published an article claiming that individuals close to Trump had expressed interest in Kennedy as a potential running mate. However, a source familiar with the matter noted that any such discussions were premature and occurred soon after Kennedy announced his independent bid for the presidency.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. initially launched his presidential campaign as a Democrat in April of last year but later switched to running as an Independent in October. Despite facing criticism and even public disapproval from members of his own family, he has managed to secure spots on multiple state ballots, including a recent addition in New Hampshire.

Within the MAGA world, there have been speculations about the idea of a Trump-Kennedy partnership. Figures such as Steve Bannon, Trump's former chief White House strategist, have openly pondered the potential of a collaboration. Bannon previously suggested that a Trump-Kennedy ticket could potentially "win a massive landslide." However, it is important to note that Bannon is not directly associated with the Trump campaign.

Trump himself, currently the frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination, previously praised Kennedy as a "common-sense guy" while Kennedy was still running as a Democrat. The former president had even considered appointing him to helm a vaccine safety commission but ultimately did not follow through with the decision.

Kennedy's campaign has garnered significant support in recent national polls, positioning him as a potential independent candidate to make it to the debate stage, a feat last achieved in 1992. With 15.8% support according to the RealClearPolitics aggregate of national polling, Kennedy still trails behind President Joe Biden with 36.2% and Trump with 39%.

The Post reached out to the Kennedy campaign for comment on these recent developments.