Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the grandson of Joe Kennedy and nephew of President JFK, Attorney General RFK, and Senator Ted Kennedy, is set to become the most powerful Kennedy in decades as he is nominated for Secretary of Health and Human Services by President Donald Trump. While the Kennedy family has a long history of wealth and influence, their fortune has been spread among numerous family members over the years. RFK Jr. himself has a net worth estimated at around $15 million, including assets shared with his wife, actress Cheryl Hines. Despite his prominent family name, RFK Jr. is not putting any of his own money into his presidential campaign, relying instead on donations from supporters.
RFK Jr.’s wealth comes from a variety of sources, including assets inherited from his family’s trusts, investments in real estate projects such as Wolf Point in downtown Chicago, and partnerships with law firms where he has worked as a consultant. He has also made money through his law firm, Kennedy & Madonna LLP, which specializes in representing victims of pollution. RFK Jr. has generated millions of dollars in income through his various ventures, although the profits from his law firm can be inconsistent from year to year. Additionally, his wife Cheryl Hines has her own sources of income from acting and has retirement accounts and investments in stock and bond index funds.
In addition to his family’s trust funds, RFK Jr. holds significant wealth in his Los Angeles home, investments, and Bitcoin holdings. He has worked for various law firms as a consultant, including advocating against vaccines through his nonprofit organization, Children’s Health Defense. RFK Jr. has also spoken at cryptocurrency conferences and invested in Bitcoin, proclaiming his support for the digital currency as a fundamental right. The couple has sold homes, including a 5,600-square-foot property in Los Angeles, and upgraded to a larger, more expensive home nearby, with a mortgage of approximately $4.5 million. They also own a six-bedroom home in Hyannis Port, neighboring the home of his mother.
RFK Jr. remains deeply connected to his family’s history, often sharing stories with his supporters about growing up in the Kennedy compound and the influence of his famous relatives. His personal wealth, while significant, pales in comparison to the broader Kennedy family fortune, which was estimated at $1.2 billion in 2015. As he steps into a position of power within the Trump administration, RFK Jr. will have the opportunity to shape health and food policy in the United States, drawing on his family’s legacy and his own experiences to make a lasting impact on the nation. Supporters can make online donations to his presidential campaign through the website www.kennedy24.com.
