Tony Robbins made clear now was not the time for him to run for office after RFK Jr. running mate outreach

Best-selling author and life coach Tony Robbins was among the first people Robert F. Kennedy Jr. approached in late 2023 about being the independent presidential candidate’s running mate, according to a source familiar with the conversations. The source says Kennedy approached Robbins at least twice.

Robbins made clear to Kennedy that he did not believe this is the right time for him to run for public office due to family and business commitments, the source added. The source also noted that in the conversations between the two men it was clear there are political differences between Robbins and Kennedy.

Robbins, 64, has counseled numerous world leaders and several US presidents, including Democratic and Republican administrations. “Working across the political spectrum has always been important to him,” the source told CNN.