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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Government Official · Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is an American politician, environmental lawyer, author, and member of the prominent Kennedy family, serving as the 26th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, a position to which he was appointed by Donald Trump. He is a son of Senator and U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and a nephew of President John F. Kennedy and Senator Ted Kennedy. He is also known for his anti-vaccine activism and advocacy of various public health conspiracy theories.
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Senate confirms Trump endorser Kennedy as HHS Secretary
Confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services by 52-48 Senate vote on February 13, 2025. Suspended an independent 2024 presidential bid in August 2024 to endorse Trump. McConnell cast the lone Republican vote against confirmation.
Convicted Nikola founder Milton donates to Trump while facing prison
Indirect beneficiary of roughly $1.4 million in total donations from Milton and his wife to "organizations and PACs raising funds for Kennedy" (per WSJ), including the $750,000 MAHA Alliance contribution. Per WSJ, Trump told Milton on the pardon call that "Bobby said great things about him." Now serves as Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Trump administration.
Timothy Mellon donates $25M to pro-RFK Jr. super PAC
His independent presidential campaign was supported by the super PAC that received Mellon's $25 million in cumulative donations.
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