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November 2, 2024 at 12:59 AM

Trump promises RFK Jr. major healthcare role in administration

RFK Jr, who has spread debunked conspiracy theories about vaccines, saying former President Donald Trump promised him “control of the public health agencies.”
November 2, 2024 at 12:59 AM
VIDEO: Trump promises RFK Jr. major healthcare role in administration
November 1, 2024 at 10:33 AM

RFK Jr. recommends fellow vaccine skeptic to Trump for HHS secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been advising the Trump transition team, has recommended a fellow vaccine skeptic to lead the Health and Human Services Dept., sources say.
November 1, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump attend a campaign event sponsored by conservative group Turning Point USA, in Duluth, Georgia, Oct. 23, 2024.
October 31, 2024 at 10:04 PM

RFK Jr. says Trump 'promised' him 'control of the public health agencies'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the former third-party presidential candidate, claims former President Donald Trump promised him control of HHS and USDA if elected president.
October 31, 2024 at 10:04 PM
RFK Jr. says Trump 'promised' him 'control of the public health agencies'
October 31, 2024 at 3:57 PM

RFK Jr. says Trump has 'promised' him 'control of the public health agencies'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said earlier this week that former President Donald Trump has "promised" him "control of the public health agencies."
October 31, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Former Republican presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump shake hands during a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena on Aug. 23, 2024 in Glendale, Ariz.
October 30, 2024 at 8:52 PM

RFK Jr. says Trump has 'promised' him 'control of the public health agencies'

Kennedy, an anti-vaccine activist, said he'd lead health agencies under Trump.
October 30, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Kennedy, an anti-vaccine activist, said he'd lead health agencies under Trump.
October 11, 2024 at 7:35 AM

Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert Kennedy, dies at 96

A matriarch of America's most celebrated political family, Kennedy witnessed her husband's 1968 assassination. She was hospitalized on Tuesday after suffering a stroke in her sleep.
October 11, 2024 at 7:35 AM
VIDEO: Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert Kennedy, dies at 96
1 month ago

New York Magazine places reporter on leave after alleged relationship with RFK Jr.

New York Magazine placed its Washington correspondent, Olivia Nuzzi, on leave this week after an alleged relationship with RFK Jr.
1 month ago
Former Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gives remarks at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel on Aug. 23, 2024 in Phoenix.
2 months ago

Federal agency investigating RFK Jr. after severed whale’s head story resurfaces

The NOAA is investigating Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after the resurfacing of a decades-old incident in which Kennedy allegedly drove a dead whale’s head across state lines.
2 months ago
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the Libertarian National Convention on May 24, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
2 months ago

1st general election absentee ballots sent in Alabama

An appeals court judge has halted the start of the early voting process in North Carolina.
2 months ago
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes an announcement on the future of his campaign, Aug. 23, 2024, in Phoenix.
2 months ago

Where RFK Jr. got off the ballot after suspending campaign -- and where he couldn't

He wanted off swing-state ballots to avoid taking votes away from Donald Trump.
2 months ago
Former Republican presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump shake hands during a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena on August 23, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona.
2 months ago

Environmental group wants RFK Jr. investigated over alleged severed whale head

An environmental group wants NOAA to investigate whether the former presidential candidate violated the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
2 months ago
Former Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. watches his former running mate Nicole Shanahan speak during a campaign event at the Henry J. Kaiser Event Center in Oakland, Calif., on March 26, 2024.
2 months ago

Trump adds RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard to transition team

Former President Donald Trump added the two former Democrats to his transition team as Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz prepare to tour through the swing state of Georgia.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump adds RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard to transition team
2 months ago

RFK Jr. allegedly strapped severed whale head to roof of car in 1990s

It comes after Kennedy admitted he put dead bear cub in Central Park.
2 months ago
It comes after Kennedy admitted he put dead bear cub in Central Park.
2 months ago

Trump to put RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard on his transition team

Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is back on the campaign trail for the first time since the Democratic National Convention.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump to put RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard on his transition team
2 months ago

Trump adds RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard to his transition team

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, two previous Democrats, have joined former President Donald Trump's transition team, the campaign confirmed to ABC News.
2 months ago
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks as he endorses Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at the Desert Diamond Arena, Aug. 23, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona.
2 months ago

RFK Jr. endorses Donald Trump

The son of Democratic icon Robert Kennedy suspended his independent campaign and endorses Republican nominee Donald Trump.
2 months ago
VIDEO: RFK Jr. endorses Donald Trump
2 months ago

RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign as independent, endorses Trump

Correspondent and ABC News contributor Asma Khalid take a closer look at the race for the presidency.
2 months ago
VIDEO: RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign as independent, endorses Trump
2 months ago

From 'liberal lunatic' to 'respect': How Trump's stance on RFK Jr. has evolved

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former President Donald haven't always gotten along, both hurling insults throughout their campaigns.
2 months ago
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes an announcement on the future of his campaign, Aug. 23, 2024, in Phoenix.
2 months ago

RFK Jr. says he's suspending 2024 campaign, joins Trump at Arizona rally

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Friday he is suspending his longshot campaign for president and instead supporting Donald Trump.
2 months ago
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., left, shakes hands with Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally, Aug. 23, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz.
2 months ago

RFK Jr. Suspending campaign, endorses Trump

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced he's suspending his presidential campaign, endorsing Trump and working to remove his name from ballots in battleground states where he would be a "spoiler" for Trump.
2 months ago
VIDEO: RFK Jr. Suspending campaign, endorses Trump
2 months ago

Unpacking VP Harris’ climb to the top of the party & RFK’s Trump endorsement

ABC News’ Phil Lipof speaks with former mayor of Baltimore and former secretary of the Democratic National Committee Stephanie Rawlings-Blake to discuss VP Harris’ rise within the democratic party.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Unpacking VP Harris’ climb to the top of the party & RFK’s Trump endorsement
2 months ago

Republican strategist on the impact of RFK Jr. ending presidential campaign

ABC News’ Phil Lipof speaks with republican strategist Tricia Mclaughlin after RFK Jr. suspends his campaign and endorses former President Donald Trump.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Republican strategist on the impact of RFK Jr. ending presidential campaign
2 months ago

RFK Jr. joins Trump at Arizona rally after dropping out of race

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his presidential campaign on Friday and endorsed former President Donald Trump.
2 months ago
VIDEO: RFK Jr. joins Trump at Arizona rally after dropping out of race
2 months ago

Kerry Kennedy, sister to RFK Jr., discusses the 2024 race

Kerry Kennedy, human rights activist, lawyer and sister to Robert F. Kennedy, joins the show.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Kerry Kennedy, sister to RFK Jr., discusses the 2024 race
2 months ago

How much momentum will RFK Jr.'s endorsement give Trump?

Polls show Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s supporters only slightly favor former President Donald Trump.
2 months ago
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during the Freedom Fest at the Caesars Forum Conference Center, July 12, 2024, in Las Vegas.
2 months ago

RFK Jr. says he's suspending 2024 campaign, supporting Donald Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Friday he is suspending his long-shot campaign for president and instead supporting former President Donald Trump.
2 months ago
VIDEO: RFK Jr. says he's suspending 2024 campaign, supporting Donald Trump
2 months ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expected to suspend presidential campaign

Galen Druke, host of the 538 politics podcast, breaks down how Kennedy dropping out could impact the race and what an endorsement might do for former President Trump.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expected to suspend presidential campaign
2 months ago

RFK Jr. withdraws petition to be on Arizona ballot amid plans to end campaign

RFK Jr. has withdrawn his petition to be on the Arizona ballot, a state official tells ABC News, marking the first tangible sign he plans to exit the presidential race.
2 months ago
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during the Libertarian National Convention at the Washington Hilton in Washington, May 24, 2024.
2 months ago

Will RFK supporters vote for Trump or Harris?

Former trump administration official Sarah Isgur and former Obama adviser discuss if Democrats should allow a Palestinian American to speak and about RFK possibly dropping out of the race.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Will RFK supporters vote for Trump or Harris?
2 months ago

RFK Jr. plans to drop out of presidential race: Sources

Robert Kennedy Jr., a life-long Democrat-turned Independent candidate for president, plans to pull the plug on his campaign and endorse Donald Trump, sources tell ABC News.
2 months ago
VIDEO: RFK Jr. plans to drop out of presidential race: Sources
2 months ago

RFK Jr. expected to drop out of race by end of week, plans to endorse Trump: Sources

Robert Kennedy Jr. is planning to drop out of the presidential race by the end of this week, sources familiar with the decision tell ABC News.
2 months ago
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, July 26, 2024.
2 months ago

RFK Jr. considering ending campaign and endorsing Trump, running mate says

RFK Jr. considering ending campaign and endorsing Trump, running mate says.
2 months ago
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., leaves the Pennsylvania Judicial Center, Aug. 20, 2024, in Harrisburg, Pa.
2 months ago

RFK Jr. expected to drop out of presidential race this week

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to withdraw from the presidential race this week and is reportedly planning to endorse Donald Trump, sources familiar with the decision told ABC News.
2 months ago
VIDEO: RFK Jr. expected to drop out of presidential race this week
2 months ago

RFK Jr. planning to drop out of presidential race: Sources

Sources say RFK Jr. is planning to drop out of the race. Democratic strategist Jonae Wartel and former adviser to Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), Matt Gorman join the show.
2 months ago
VIDEO: RFK Jr. planning to drop out of presidential race: Sources
2 months ago

RFK Jr. plans to drop out of presidential race by end of week: Sources

Robert Kennedy Jr. is planning to drop out of the presidential race by the end of this week, sources familiar with the decision told ABC News.
2 months ago
VIDEO: RFK Jr. plans to drop out of presidential race by end of week: Sources
3 months ago

RFK Jr. recently tried to set up meeting with Harris

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently sought a meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris, sources said.
3 months ago
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently sought a meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris, sources said.
3 months ago

RFK Jr. confesses to dumping bear carcass in Central Park

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted in a new video he left the dead bear in the park 10 years ago beside an old bicycle because he thought it would be “amusing.”
3 months ago
VIDEO: RFK Jr. confesses to dumping bear carcass in Central Park
3 months ago

RFK Jr. admits dumping dead bear in park

The presidential candidate has admitted he was responsible for a dead bear cub that turned up in Central Park in 2014, shedding light on a decade-old mystery. ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally has the details.
3 months ago
VIDEO: RFK Jr. admits dumping dead bear in park
3 months ago

Trump discussed with RFK Jr. potential role in 2nd Trump administration: Sources

Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke multiple times this month, including discussing ways Kennedy could be involved in a second Trump administration, sources say.
3 months ago
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attends a press conference in New York, on May 1, 2024.
4 months ago

Haley to address RNC as Trump seeks to protect unity

Trump invites former rivals to address the RNC. Plus, a secretly recorded phone call reveals Trump’s effort to win the endorsement of Robert Kennedy Jr.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Haley to address RNC as Trump seeks to protect unity
5 months ago

Why RFK Jr. didn't qualify for the first presidential debate

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came up short of qualifying for the first general election debate.
5 months ago
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to the media at a Cesar Chavez Day event at Union Station on March 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
5 months ago

RFK Jr. pushes 'bonkers' theory about CIA's 'takeover of the American press'

Conspiracy theories pushed by Robert Kennedy Jr. claiming that major U.S. media outlets are controlled by the CIA are "classic techniques of propaganda," an expert says.
5 months ago
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the Libertarian National Convention on May 24, 2024 in Washington, DC.
5 months ago

RFK Jr. fails to qualify for CNN debate

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fell short of meeting debate polling requirements before the deadline.
5 months ago
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fell short of meeting debate polling requirements before the deadline.
5 months ago

Will RFK Jr. qualify for the June presidential debate?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would be the first independent or third-party candidate to qualify for a general election debate since 1992.
5 months ago
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could qualify to participate in CNN's June 27 presidential debate.
5 months ago

Trump says he 'would have absolutely gotten' Libertarian nomination if he ran

Donald Trump said Sunday that, following an appearance at the Libertarian Party convention, he could not have been nominated by the party.
5 months ago
Former President Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
5 months ago

Trump, RFK Jr. in split-screen showdown at Libertarian National Convention

A split-screen showdown between Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will occur this weekend at the Libertarian National Convention.
5 months ago
Former President Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
5 months ago

Could RFK Jr., Libertarian Party team up? How it could be a game-changer for him

Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is set to speak Friday at the Libertarian Party's national convention. The party has ballot access in at least 37 states.
5 months ago
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at a rally, May 13, 2024, in Austin, Texas.
5 months ago

Who is Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s running mate?

Nicole Shanahan is a 38-year-old lawyer and tech entrepreneur in the Bay Area.
5 months ago
Nicole Shanahan, President of Bia-Echo Foundation, attends Gold House's Inaugural Gold Gala: A New Gold Age at Vibiana, May 21, 2022, in Los Angeles.
5 months ago

As RFK Jr. seeks spot on debate stage, a look at the last independent to make it

Three decades after Perot participated in three presidential debates, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hopes to get on the debate stage, too.
5 months ago
Governor Bill Clinton, incumbent President Bush, and independent candidate Ross Perot in the third presidential debate handshake exchange, East Lansing, MI, Oct. 19, 1992.
6 months ago

After trying week, RFK Jr. brings Shanahan on campaign trail for rare appearance

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent a week dogged by self-damaging rhetoric, but had good ballot access news this week.
6 months ago
Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to attendees during a campaign rally at Brazos Hall on May 13, 2024 in Austin, Texas.