RFK Jr. is considering Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura as possible running mates

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering a shortlist of candidates for his running mate that includes New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, NBC News confirmed Tuesday.

Kennedy said in an interview last month that he would most likely name his VP pick within the next 30 days. The self-imposed deadline passed in early March with no announcement, and he said Wednesday in a post on X that he would announce his VP pick on March 26.

"He’s considering Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura as running mates along with others on a shortlist," a spokesperson for the Kennedy campaign said Tuesday. "No other details available."