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Robert F. Kennedy, Political Royalty and Prominent Anti-Vaxxer, Is Running for President

Kennedy largely shies away from talking about vaccines in his announcement, but the issue is expected to dominate discussion of his campaign.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces that he is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination at a rally at Boston Wednesday. Caroline McCaughey/The New York Sun
CAROLINE McCAUGHEY
CAROLINE McCAUGHEY

BOSTON — An environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine advocate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has formally launched his campaign for the 2024 Democratic nomination for president.

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CAROLINE McCAUGHEY
CAROLINE McCAUGHEY

Ms. McCaughey is a native New Yorker who covers politics and policy. Her work has appeared in the New York Post, New York Daily News, Fox News, and other publications.

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