RFK Jr. to announce running mates this month

UPDATE: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign says they will announce a running mate by the end of the month.

The Independent presidental candidate will hold an announcement event on Tuesday, March 26 in Oakland, California.

Kennedy started running as an Independent after his campaign as a Democrat failed to build support from the party's base.

NBC News has confirmed his shortlist for vice president includes New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota Governor and pro wrestler Jesse Bentura.

Rodgers and the Jets did not immediately respond to requests for comment as well as Ventura could not be reached for comment.

(NBC, KYMA/KECY) - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been testing out the waters for his possible presidential running mates.

RFK Jr., an Independent presidential candidate, has some notable names on his shortlist, including New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the former Governor of Minnesota and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura.

Kennedy told the New Tork Times that he's talked "pretty continuously" with the Jets quarterback about serving as his vice president.

Kennedy said he considers "star power and independent zeal" as assets in his hunt to beat Donald Trump and Joe Biden in the 2024 election.

Whether Rodgers or Ventura actually accepts the potential offer remains to be seen.