Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Profile
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is an American politician, environmental lawyer, and author currently serving as the 26th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services. A member of the prominent Kennedy political family, he previously established a career as an environmental advocate, founding the Waterkeeper Alliance and the Environmental Litigation Clinic at Pace University. Throughout his career, he has been a polarizing figure, known for his environmental activism as well as his promotion of vaccine skepticism and various public health conspiracy theories. After initially running as an independent in the 2024 presidential election, he endorsed Donald Trump and was subsequently nominated and confirmed to his current cabinet position in 2025.
Details
- Born
- January 17, 1954 · 72 years old
- Birth place
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Education
- Harvard University (BA), University of Virginia School of Law (JD), Pace University (LLM)
- Career
- Assistant District Attorney, Environmental Lawyer, Author, Activist
