Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert Francis Kennedy, Jr., (born January 17, 1954) is an American politician, radio host, activist, and attorney in environmental law. He hosted the radio program Ring of Fire. He is also a vaccine hesitancy activist, and as a result, he has frequently promoted information regarding them. Kennedy Jr. was an Independent candidate for President of the United States in the 2024 presidential election.
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| Born | Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. January 17, 1954 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Education | Harvard University (BA) London School of Economics University of Virginia (JD) Pace University (LLM) |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Political party | We the People Party (since 2024) Texas Independent Party (since 2024) Independent (2023–2024)Democratic (until 2023)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Emily Black (m. 1982; div. 1994) Mary Richardson (m. 1994; div. 2012) Cheryl Hines (m. 2014) |
| Children | 6 |
| Parent(s) | Robert F. Kennedy Ethel Kennedy |
| Family | Kennedy |
Early life
Kennedy was born on January 17, 1954 in Washington, D.C. to Ethel Skakel Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy.[2] He is the nephew of John F. Kennedy and Ted Kennedy. Kennedy studied at Harvard University, University of Virginia School of Law, and at Pace University School of Law.
2024 presidential campaign
In April 2023, Kennedy announced his plans to run for President of the United States, challenging President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination in the 2024 election.[3] In October 2023, he withdrew from the Democratic nomination to run as an Independent.[4]
In August 2024, Kennedy Jr. suspended his campaign and endorsed former President Donald Trump.[5]
Personal life
Kennedy was married to Emily Ruth Black from 1982 until they divorced in 1994. He was married to Mary Richardson from 1994 until her death in 2012. He is now married to actress Cheryl Hines. He has six children.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Media
President John F. Kennedy visits with his nephew, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.; RFK, Jr., presented his uncle with a salamander, "Shadrach." Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Robert F. Kennedy jr. Earthday 2000 Washington D.C.
Recent photo of RFK Jr
Kennedy at a taping of ETown during the 2008 Democratic National Convention
Kennedy with a supporter during the 2024 presidential campaign
Kennedy with former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Glendale, Arizona, 2024
Kennedy at a 2017 United Farm Workers Rally denouncing Trump's immigration policies
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References
- ↑ Phippen, Thomas; Steinhauser, Paul (March 3, 2023). Robert F. Kennedy Jr 'thinking about' launching Democratic challenge to Biden for 2024 White House nomination. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/robert-f-kennedy-jr-becomes-second-democrat-challenge-biden-2024-nomination. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ↑ Robert F. Kennedy Jr., The Huffington Post.
- ↑ Bradner, Eric; Wright, David (2023-04-05). "Robert F. Kennedy Jr. files paperwork to run for president as a Democrat". CNN.
- ↑ Gibson, Brittany; Zhang, Andrew (October 9, 2023). "RFK Jr. announces he will run as an independent candidate" (in en-US). Politico. https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/09/rfk-jr-announces-he-will-run-as-an-independent-candidate-00120604. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ↑ Steinhauser, Paul (August 22, 2024). "Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to endorse Trump for president, court filing shows". Fox News. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
Other websites
- Pace Law School Profile Archived 2009-04-23 at the Wayback Machine
- Interview with Robert Kennedy, Jr. in SuperConsciousness Magazine, 2008 Archived 2012-10-05 at the Wayback Machine
- Lecture at DePauw University, October 5, 2007 Archived October 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
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