Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
American attorney and activist (born 1954)
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Robert Francis Kennedy Jr., also known by his initials RFK Jr., is an American politician, environmental lawyer, anti-vaccine activist and conspiracy theorist whom President-elect Donald Trump has nominated to serve as United States secretary of health and human services. Kennedy is the chairman and founder of Children's Health Defense, an anti-vaccine advocacy group and proponent of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. He was on the ballot in some states as an independent candidate in the 2024 United States presidential election. A member of the Kennedy family, he is a son of United States Attorney General and senator Robert F. Kennedy, and a nephew of U.S. president John F. Kennedy and senator Ted Kennedy.
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TMZ TV Hot Take: Did Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Eat McDonald's With Trump and Elon?President-elect Donald Trump tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Make American Healthy Again ... so you can imagine our suprise when RFK was photographed with a plate of fast food on a private jet with..TMZ.com - Published | |
Donald Trump Attends UFC 309 W/ Elon Musk, RFK Jr., Gets Massive Ovation!Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and RFK Jr. walk into an arena ... No punch line here -- just punches -- as the President-elect returned to the site of his pre-election rally, and brought some famous buddies!..TMZ.com - Published | |
Cheryl Hines Fully Onboard, Celebrates RFK Jr. Cabinet Role at Mar-a-LagoCheryl Hines is sending a clear message -- I got you, Bobby -- based on the pics of her celebrating her hubby Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at Mar-a-Lago, months after saying Donald Trump was a thorny issue in..TMZ.com - Published | |
RFK Jr chosen as US health secretary - as Trump says he will do 'unbelievable things' Donald Trump has chosen vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy Jr as his new health secretary and said he will do "unbelievable things".Sky News - Published | |
RFK Jr chosen as Trump's health secretary, president-elect's son announcesDonald Trump has chosen Robert F Kennedy Jr as his new health secretary, according to the president-elect's son.Sky News - Published | |
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Reportedly Sexted With Political ReporterRobert F. Kennedy Jr. is involved in a scandal with prominent political reporter Olivia Nuzzi, stemming from allegations they reportedly sexted after she wrote a story about the 2024 independent..TMZ.com - Published | |
Robert F Kennedy Jr 'being investigated for chopping head off dead whale with chainsaw' Former US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr has said he is being investigated for cutting off the head of a dead whale with a chainsaw.Sky News - Published | |
RFK Jr.'s Daughter Kick Kennedy Annoyed By Ben Affleck Dating QuestionKick Kennedy and Ben Affleck are finding common ground ... they're both wicked pissed about the ongoing chatter over their rumored romance, which just won't go away. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s daughter..TMZ.com - Published | |
Bill Maher Says Trump has 'Big Ick Energy,' But So Does the LeftBill Maher spared no one Friday night, labeling Donald Trump as icky, but then spraying the left with the same label. The "Real Time" host zeroed in on the reaction to RFK Jr. throwing his support..TMZ.com - Published | |
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says Cheryl Hines Doesn't Support Donald TrumpRobert F. Kennedy Jr. says Cheryl Hines doesn't deserve to be bullied over Donald Trump because his endorsement doesn't mean his wife is a Trump supporter ... quite the opposite. RFK Jr. joined us on..TMZ.com - Published | |
Ben Affleck Isn't Dating RFK Jr.'s Daughter Kick Despite RumorsBen Affleck ain't rushing into a new fling right after his public divorce from Jennifer Lopez -- despite buzz about him hanging out with RFK Jr.’s daughter, Kick Kennedy. Sources tell TMZ there's no..TMZ.com - Published | |
RFK Jr. Says Donald Trump Will Announce Democrats Joining Campaign SoonDonald Trump's got allies in the Democratic party who plan on throwing their support behind him publicly soon ... so says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The former candidate for president -- who officially..TMZ.com - Published | |
Cheryl Hines Gets Backlash for RFK Jr. Endorsing TrumpCheryl Hines is getting destroyed online for her husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to endorse Donald Trump -- and there's good reason to believe that move is triggering a cold war in Cheryl's..TMZ.com - Published | Foo Fighters Rip Donald Trump For Using 'Hero' Without Permission at RallyDonald Trump's habit of using famous artists' music at his rallies is about to backfire on him -- that's what the Foo Fighters are saying after he cranked one of their biggest hits ... without..TMZ.com - Published |
Trump promises to release JFK assassination documents after Robert F Kennedy Jr backs him for president Donald Trump has promised to release thousands of documents linked to the assassination of John F Kennedy, after his presidential campaign was endorsed by JFK's nephew.Sky News - Published | Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Makes WWE Style Entrance At Donald Trump RallyRobert F. Kennedy's getting a feel for what life is like for another celeb who endorses Donald Trump ... because his first taste of a Trump rally has RFK looking like Hulk Hogan!!! RFK Jr. just got..TMZ.com - Published |
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Delivers Speech in Phoenix, Expected to End Campaign, Endorse TrumpRobert F. Kennedy Jr. is delivering a speech in Phoenix ... a day after withdrawing from the Arizona ballot. He's expected to announce he's dropping out of the race for president. This comes among..TMZ.com - Published | JFK's nephew drops out of presidential race to endorse Donald Trump Robert F Kennedy Jr has abandoned his independent presidential bid to endorse Republican nominee Donald Trump. Sky News - Published |
Taylor Swift's Ex Conor Kennedy Engaged To Brazilian Singer Giulia BeTaylor Swift's ex, Conor Kennedy, has a new love story, and this one's apparently a keeper. Conor -- son of presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. -- got down on one knee to propose to Brazilian..TMZ.com - Published | TMZ TV Hot Takes: RFK Jr.'s Bear Story, Zac Efron, Noah LylesRobert F. Kennedy Jr. is getting out in front of a story, Zac Efron is getting out of the hospital and Noah Lyles is getting a sweet title ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes. First up on "TMZ..TMZ.com - Published |
Robert F Kennedy Jr: 'I abandoned dead bear in Central Park' Robert F Kennedy Jr, the independent presidential candidate and nephew of President John F Kennedy, has said he abandoned a young dead bear in Central Park. Sky News - Published Also reported by •TMZ.com | Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says He's Taking More Votes Away from Trump Than Kamala HarrisRobert F. Kennedy Jr. won't say he's playing spoiler ... but Donald Trump might not feel that way -- 'cause he says he's swiping more votes away from Trump than Kamala Harris. The independent..TMZ.com - Published |
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wishes Secret Service Protection Wasn't Needed, But Grateful For ItRobert F. Kennedy Jr. is sounding off about his new Secret Service detail -- and, interestingly, the presidential candidate says he'd rather take his chances on his own. The son of Robert F. Kennedy..TMZ.com - Published | Trump discusses assassination attempt, vaccines and babies in leaked call with RFK JrDonald Trump appeared to try to woo independent presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr in a leaked video of a phone call, where he also spoke about the assassination attempt, vaccines and babies.Sky News - Published |
Trump Calls RFK Jr., Says Biden Asked Why He Turned Head During Assassination AttemptA private call between RFK Jr. and Donald Trump just hours after the assassination attempt was made public, and RFK Jr. is horrified his son is the culprit who posted it. During the call, Trump talked..TMZ.com - Published | Trump Says It's Imperative Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Get Secret Service ProtectionDonald Trump is now echoing what Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been calling for throughout his entire campaign -- saying the presidential candidate needs Secret Service protection ASAP. The ex-Prez posted..TMZ.com - Published |
RFK Jr. Says If New Democrat Takes Biden's Place, He'll Make a DealRobert F. Kennedy Jr. says if Joe Biden withdraws from the presidential race and another Democrat steps in, he's prepared to make the same offer he gave Biden ... if that candidate has a better chance..TMZ.com - Published | RFK Jr. Offers Biden Deal to Beat Trump, But One of Them Has to Drop OutRobert F. Kennedy Jr.'s making President Biden an offer he hopes he won't refuse -- saying POTUS can't beat Donald Trump, but there's a way he and Joe can team up to take him down. The independent..TMZ.com - Published |
RFK Jr. Campaign Paid Russell Brand's Production Co. $68K for AppearanceRussell Brand's production company got paid a nice chunk of change for performing at a Robert F. Kennedy Jr. event earlier this year ... and we're talking tens of thousands. TMZ pulled Team Kennedy's..TMZ.com - Published | Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says Biden Fears Debating Him More Than Trump DoesIt doesn't look like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is going to have a chance to join President Biden and former prez Donald Trump on the debate stage this month -- and he thinks it's mostly Biden blocking him...TMZ.com - Published |
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says a Worm Ate Part of His Brain Years AgoRobert F. Kennedy Jr. may want to plug up his ears permanently ... 'cause he says a dead worm was once found in his head -- and it apparently chowed down on his brain. A new report from the New York..TMZ.com - Published Also reported by •Sky News | Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Picks Running Mate, NOT Aaron RodgersIt would've been better than an episode of "Veep" ... sadly, Vice President Aaron Rodgers won't be coming to a poll near you -- Robert F. Kennedy has picked his running mate, and it's NOT the 4-time..TMZ.com - Published |
Robert F Kennedy Jr. Refunds Alicia Silverstone for $400 in Vegan CheeseHere's some Gouda news for Alicia Silverstone -- her staunch support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for president isn't going unnoticed, as the campaign just handed her some cheddar! The "Clueless" star..TMZ.com - Published | Democrats Taking Aaron Rodgers as RFK Jr.'s Top VP Pick SeriouslyAaron Rodgers' VP bid won't last long, but the Democratic party's still taking him plenty seriously ... at least, according to some high-ranking party members. Top officials of the Democratic National..TMZ.com - Published |
Aaron Rodgers At 'Top' Of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s VP Running Mate ListNFL superstar quarterback first ... Vice President of The United States of America next? If things go the way Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hopes, that could be how life turns out for Aaron Rodgers, because..TMZ.com - Published | RFK Jr.'s Wife Cheryl Hines Admits Shutting Down Trump Running Mate TalkRobert F. Kennedy Jr. knows a happy wife makes for a happy life ... and that's why he has no desire to be Donald Trump's running mate. RFK Jr. and his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, joined us on Friday's..TMZ.com - Published |
Robert F Kennedy Jr apologises for 'straight out plagiarism' Super Bowl adRobert F Kennedy Jr has apologised to his family over a Super Bowl advertisement, made in support of his presidential bid, that closely resembled one broadcast by his uncle, President John F Kennedy,..Sky News - Published | RFK Jr. Granted Permanent Restraining Order Against Alleged Home IntruderRobert F. Kennedy Jr. hopefully won't have to worry about a guy he claims tried to break into his house -- 'cause the guy agreed to stay away, and the judge just signed off on an order to make it..TMZ.com - Published |
RFK Jr. Responds to Barefoot Plane Photo Debate, Doubles Down on Baring ToesRobert F. Kennedy Jr. is in the middle of a heated debate around the viral photo of him walking barefoot on an airplane, and his response proves he's keeping 10 toes down on his stance on this issue...TMZ.com - Published | Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Seeking Protection From Alleged Home IntruderRobert F. Kennedy Jr. doesn't have the Secret Service protecting him, as he would like, so he's running to a judge for help after a guy twice tried to unlawfully enter his home. The 2024 presidential..TMZ.com - Published |
Cheryl Hines Says Home Intruder Shows RFK Jr. Needs Secret Service ProtectionCheryl Hines says The White House can no longer avoid husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s need for Secret Service protection ... not in the wake of 2 scary incidents at their home. The actress and comedian..TMZ.com - Published | Man Arrested at Robert Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines HomeA scary situation for Robert Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines ... as a man attempted to get inside their home, prompting a security and police response to get him into custody. Law enforcement sources say..TMZ.com - Published |
Aaron Rodgers Proposes Covid-19 Vaccine Debate With Travis Kelce, RFK Jr, FauciAaron Rodgers wants to settle his back-and-forth with "Mr. Pfizer" once and for all ... proposing a star-studded Covid-19 debate with Travis Kelce -- and he wants Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Dr. Fauci..TMZ.com - Published | Conor Kennedy 'Memba Him?!Conor Kennedy -- the third oldest child of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the grandson of Robert F. Kennedy -- was 18 years old when the spotlight was shining bright on his trendy shag and tall stature back..TMZ.com - Published |
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Reportedly Gearing Up for Independent RunRobert F. Kennedy Jr. has had a tough go at running for president as a Democrat -- so, now, it sounds like he's gonna try another way ... as an independent candidate. The polarizing political figure --..TMZ.com - Published | Eric Clapton Show Raises $2.2 Million for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. CampaignEric Clapton and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. consider themselves rebels in their respective fields -- but those worlds collided in a big way this week in an effort to raise cash ... and a lot of it. The..TMZ.com - Published |
RFK Jr. Almost Confronted by Fake Fed at Campaign Event in L.A.Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had a close call with a member of "law enforcement," but the heavily armed "officer" turned out to be fake and got arrested. The 2024 Democratic presidential candidate was..TMZ.com - Published | Cheryl Hines Wants Secret Service for RFK Jr.'s Campaign, DHS Already Denied HimCheryl Hines fears for her husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s safety while he's on the presidential campaign trail -- and she's imploring President Biden to make an exception and grant him Secret Service..TMZ.com - Published |
Family of Robert F Kennedy Jr join condemnation over 'racist' COVID remarksUS presidential hopeful Robert F Kennedy Jr has been condemned by family members and the White House for saying COVID was targeted to attack Caucasians and black people.Sky News - Published | |
