Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. (born January 17, 1954), also known by his initials RFK Jr., is an American politician, environmental lawyer, author, anti-vaccine activist, and conspiracy theorist. He is the nominee for United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) in President Donald Trump 's second cabinet .

12 hours ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, January 29.

2 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s bid to be the nation’s top health official is uncertain after a key Republican joined Democrats to raise persistent concerns over the nominee’s deep skepticism of routine childhood vaccinations that prevent deadly diseases.

3 days ago · RFK Jr. has spasmodic dysphonia, which, according to Johns Hopkins, is a voice disorder that "causes involuntary spasms in the muscles of the voice box or larynx." "This causes the voice to break ...

3 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lashed out at Senator Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent, sparking a heated exchange between the two at the end of the Senate health committee hearing Thursday.

3 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr., John F. Kennedy's nephew, was nominated as HHS Secretary in Trump's Cabinet. Kennedy has espoused baseless, controversial views related to vaccines and public health.

2 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (born January 17, 1954, Washington, D.C., U.S.) is an American environmental lawyer, member of the prominent Kennedy political family, and activist who became a leading figure among vaccine skeptics.

Nov 15, 2024 · Robert F Kennedy Jr has been nominated to be the next US health secretary, but some of his views are not backed by science.

Oct 30, 2024 · Trump was talking about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the former political rival who Trump has increasingly been promising will take a health role in his administration if he’s elected to a second...

Jul 20, 2023 · Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is the nephew of America’s 35th President, John F. Kennedy, and the son of his Attorney General Robert F. politics, RFK, Jr. carried on his family’s legacy of public service by devoting himself to environmental causes and children’s welfare. He …