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Biography – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (born January 17, 1954, in Washington, D.C.) is an American poli tician, lawyer, and author as well as a vaccine critic, who originally became known as an environmental lawyer and activist. He is the third child of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy. He ran in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, first as a Democrat and later as an independent. In August 2024 he suspended his campaign and subsequently supported Donald Trump. After Trump’s election vic tory, he was nominated in November 2024 as Secretary of Health in the Trump II cabinet. Through his father he belongs to the pro minent Kennedy family. Robert F. Kennedy was the brother of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, who was killed in an assassination in November 1963, and from 1961 served as Attorney General in his brother’s cabinet. Robert F. Kennedy himself was assassinated in June 1968 at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles while running as the Democratic candidate for the presidency.

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A Role Model for All Generations With his regular presence in the gym and his con sistent stance against unhealthy lifestyles, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. serves as a role model for peo ple of all ages. He demonstrates that it is never too late to take responsibility for one’s health. His approach is especially relevant in a time when lack of exercise and poor nutrition are driving a world wide rise in chronic disease. Kennedy emphasizes that strength training not only builds the body but also boosts self-confidence and mental well-being. Exposing the Limits of the Pharmaceutical Industry Kennedy’s critique of the pharmaceutical industry is rooted in his conviction that dependency on medi cation is the wrong path. Instead, he calls for greater awareness and access to preventive measures such as exercise, healthy nutrition, and stress management. He stresses that Western society urgently needs to rethink its approach, shifting the focus to long-term health and quality of life. For him, strength training and the activation of myokines are key components of such a transformation.

New U.S. Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. embodies the idea that fitness and health are more than just perso nal goals. They are powerful tools for driving social change. His commitment to strength trai ning and his message about the importance of myokines as natural health promoters show that every person can take control of their well-being. By exposing the limits of the pharmaceutical industry while personally living an active, healthy lifestyle, Ken nedy inspires people around the world to take respon sibility for their own health and to demand a system that prioritizes preventive measures over profit. His life and message are a call to strength—both physical and societal.

Robert F. Kennedy before the Senate hearing on January 29, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy is the nephew of John F. Kennedy

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