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 .

8 hours ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s halting, gruff speaking voice, which at times can make him hard to understand, has been front and center during his confirmation hearing Wednesday as President Donald ...

9 hours ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a scion of the prominent Democratic political dynasty that included his uncle and former President John F. Kennedy, his father, the late senator and U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, and his mother, social justice trailblazer Ethel Kennedy. RFK Jr., like his father, ran for president.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing some skepticism from the public. A survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows only about 3 in 10 Americans approve of President Donald Trump nominating Kennedy as Department of Health and …

1 day 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.

14 hours ago · WASHINGTON - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questions Wednesday about his opposition to vaccines, position on abortion and junk food as senators weigh his nomination to lead the U.S. Department ...

9 hours ago · For much of the hearing, RFK Jr., a peddler of junk science whose own family has publicly warned about his character and conduct, often fell back on platitudes about setting aside political ...

1 day ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face questioning by Senators from both parties on Wednesday and Thursday, in one of the most anticipated confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump’s ...

16 hours ago · 01:32 PM EST Bennet announces opposition to RFK Jr.'s HHS nomination. Senator Michael Bennet has voiced strong opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for Health and Human Services (HHS ...

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 …