RFK Jr received $4m in book advances from Maha allies over past year
Summary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Health Secretary, received $4 million in book advances from allies connected to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. He also accepted housing and travel gifts from Gavin de Becker, a close friend and political donor, while promising not to promote his books during his government service.Key Facts
- Kennedy Jr. received $4 million in advances for upcoming books from Skyhorse Publishing, tied to MAHA allies.
- Skyhorse Publishing is owned by Tony Lyons, who is also president of the MAHA Center, a nonprofit focused on health issues.
- Kennedy Jr. pledged not to engage in book promotion or marketing during his government service in a 2024 ethics filing.
- He accepted $126,500 in housing from Gavin de Becker, a security consultant and political ally.
- De Becker also gave Kennedy Jr. nearly $142,000 worth of roundtrip airfare to Greece and Fiji.
- De Becker donated at least $10 million to Kennedy Jr.’s Super PAC in 2024, returning $9.65 million later.
- Kennedy Jr.’s wife, Cheryl Hines, received $210,000 in consulting fees from Maha Action, a nonprofit led by Tony Lyons.
- HHS said Kennedy Jr. complies with federal ethics laws and discloses financial interests and gifts properly.
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