Health Policy and Government Leadership from Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., running as an independent presidential candidate in the 2024 election, remains a highly visible and polarizing figure in 2025. In the 2024 general election, Kennedy garnered over 4 million votes, earning more than 3% of the national vote and outpolling third-party candidates in key battleground states. His campaign, centered on medical freedom, anti-censorship, and government transparency, attracted significant grassroots and social media attention. He held over 120 rallies during the campaign, with turnout figures exceeding 500,000 total attendees.

Born into America’s most famous political dynasty, Kennedy is the son of former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy. A Harvard-educated environmental attorney, he gained prominence through his legal work with the Natural Resources Defense Council and as founder of the Waterkeeper Alliance. However, he later shifted focus to vaccine safety activism, drawing both large support and widespread criticism. His controversial views were amplified through over 50 podcast appearances in 2023–2024. Despite political backlash, Kennedy maintains a strong base among independents and anti-establishment voters.