Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he will abandon his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination and instead run for the White House as an independent.
Kennedy’s move raises the chances that he will play a spoiler in the 2024 election.
Kennedy announced his break with the national Democratic Party at an event in Philadelphia on Monday.
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Who is Robert F. Kennedy Jr?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is an environmental lawyer, author, and activist from the United States. He is the son of Robert F. Kennedy and was just 14 years old when his father was assassinated while running for president in the 1968 Democratic presidential primaries.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr Age:
RFK Jr was born on January 17, 1954, in Washington, D.C., in the United States. He is currently 69 years old.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr Education:
Kennedy attended Harvard and the London School of Economics after earning his high school certificate from the Massachusetts-based Palfrey Street School. He received his bachelor’s degree in American history and literature from Harvard College in 1976. Afterward, he obtained a Master of Laws from Pace University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr Political Career:
In the 1980s, Kennedy started out in politics as a staff attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council. His appointment as an assistant district attorney in New York City in 1983 led to his later employment as the organization’s top prosecutor, where he sought to defend the Hudson River and the areas around it.
Kennedy established the Waterkeeper Alliance, an environmental group that fights for clear streams and clean drinking water, in 1993. Also, he presided over the company until 2017.
Over his career, Kennedy has participated in a variety of political and environmental projects. He worked as a senior attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council in the 2000s, where he concentrated on issues relating to renewable energy and climate change. In 2004, he also became a co-chair of John Kerry’s presidential campaign.
Kennedy has recently been a vocal opponent of compulsory vaccinations, arguing that they are harmful and a violation of people’s rights. His stance has caused him to fall out of popularity with numerous public health professionals and members of the scientific community.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr Net Worth:
As of 2021, Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s net worth is 50 million USD, celebritynetworth.com says.
