Robert F. Kennedy Jr. earned over $20,000 per week as chairman of Children’s Health Defense before leaving to run for president in 2023. He founded the nonprofit in 2007 and served as chairman and chief legal counsel. Despite spending only three and a half months at the organization last year, Kennedy received $326,056 as compensation. Children’s Health Defense aims to protect children’s health by addressing environmental exposures and promoting accountability. The organization is also known for spreading vaccine skepticism, with Kennedy as a prominent advocate. Kennedy’s departure from Children’s Health Defense coincided with his announcement of his presidential campaign.
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Nonprofit paid RFK Jr. $20,000 a week before his leave last year
