Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: Quick Facts
News •
Democrats are weighing impeachment of RFK Jr. while courting his supporters
• Nov. 13, 2026, 10:50 AM ET (AP)
The Latest: Senators investigate whether Health Secretary RFK Jr. lied to Congress about Samoa trip
• Nov. 12, 2026, 6:30 PM ET (AP)
Senators probe RFK Jr.'s Samoa trip testimony after AP and Guardian showed documents that refute it
• Nov. 12, 2026, 5:13 PM ET (AP)
RFK Jr. eases access to unproven peptides despite opposition from FDA scientists
• Oct. 28, 2026, 8:14 PM ET (AP)
FACT FOCUS: Kennedy's claim that Arabs 'don't produce science' meets a Nobel Prize reality check
• Oct. 27, 2026, 10:06 PM ET (AP)
Facts
| Also Known As | Bobby Kennedy, Jr. • Robert Francis Kennedy, Jr. • RFK, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Born | January 17, 1954 (age 72) • Washington, D.C. • United States |
| House / Dynasty | Kennedy family |
| Notable Family Members | spouse Cheryl Hines • father Robert F. Kennedy • mother Ethel Kennedy |
| Role In | Standing Rock protests • United States presidential election of 2024 |
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