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American Politician
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As of 2024, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (RFK) has a net worth of $80 Million USD. He is the nephew of U.S. President John Kennedy and the son of Bobby Kennedy. Most of his wealth has come from inheritance, according to Forbes.
RFK Jr Net Worth 2024 (Forbes)
| Net Worth | $80 Million |
| Yearly Income | $5.5 Million |
| Books Earnings | $2.1 Million |
| Annual Donations | $3 Million |
| Inheritance | 28 Million |
| Bitcoin | $6.1 Million |
| Stock Portfolio | $15 Million |
Affairs and Settlements
In 2012, RFK Jr’s second wife Mary died by self harm. Later it was reported that Mary had seen Kennedy’s personal journal, in which he recorded sexual encounters with 40 different women. Reports suggest he has atleast 15 illegitimate children outside the marriage.
RFK paid a total sum of $12.5 million towards child support payments to his mistresses. Additionally, he paid $10 million more as alimony to his ex-wives and partners. RFK Jr. has lost half his wealth towards such settlements.
Bitcoin
RFK Jr was among the first politicians to advocate for the use of Crypto Currency and Bitcoin. He spread the myth that banks have too much power over the public. He put $50,000 into Bitcoin in 2015.
Robert Kennedy Jr.’s Bitcoin portfolio was valued at $12 million in 2020. He sold half of his portfolio and donated the proceeds to cancer research and environmental protection.
Inheritance
Following the death of his father, Bobby Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. inherited the over $28 million estate of his grandfather and father. Over the years, Kennedy Jr. has donated half of his estate’s profits to various charities each year.
RFK Jr. Assets
His assets include a stake in Wolf Point, a major development in Chicago, valued at $7.2 million, as well as investments in oil and gas leases worth up to $280,000.
He also owns a home in Los Angeles valued at approximately $9.1 million and a property in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, worth around $1.4 million.
Key Points about RFK Jr.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was born on January 17, 1954, in Washington, D.C.
- He is the son of former U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy.
- Kennedy Jr. graduated from Harvard University in 1976 and earned a law degree from the University of Virginia in 1982.
- He is a prominent environmental attorney and has worked with organizations like the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
- Kennedy Jr. has been a leading advocate for vaccine safety and has been criticized for his controversial views on vaccines.
- He is the author of several books, including “The Real Anthony Fauci.”
- In 1994, he was involved in a high-profile legal case against the Hudson River PCBs polluter, resulting in a major settlement.
- He has been a vocal critic of corporate environmental practices and has fought against climate change.
- In 2008, he co-founded the Waterkeeper Alliance, an environmental organization focused on water protection.
- Kennedy Jr. has expressed interest in running for public office and was a candidate in the 2024 Democratic presidential primary.
Wealth Graph
| Net Worth in 2024 | $80 Million |
| Net Worth in 2010 | $71 Million |
| Net Worth in 2000 | $30 Million |
| Net Worth in 1990 | $14 Million |