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RFK Jr. plans to phase out artificial dyes from the US food supply • Apr. 22, 2025, 4:34 PM ET (AP)
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Video shows doctor with measles treating kids. RFK Jr later praised him as an ‘extraordinary’ healer • Apr. 18, 2025, 3:29 PM ET (AP)
Kennedy promises exhaustive studies to identify any environmental factors that may cause autism • Apr. 17, 2025, 12:09 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Robert Francis Kennedy, Jr. • Bobby Kennedy, Jr. • RFK, Jr.
Born January 17, 1954 (age 71) • Washington, D.C. • United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Notable Family Members spouse Cheryl Hines • father Robert F. Kennedy • mother Ethel Kennedy
Role In United States presidential election of 2024

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