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Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. (born January 17, 1954), also known by his initials RFK Jr., is an American politician, environmental lawyer, anti-vaccine activist, and conspiracy theorist whom President-elect Donald Trump has said he will nominate to serve as United States secretary of health and human services.[1] Kennedy is the chairman and founder of Children’s Health Defense, an anti-vaccine advocacy group and proponent of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation.[2][3] He was on the ballot in some states as an independent candidate in the 2024 United States presidential election.[4] A member of the Kennedy family, he is a son of United States Attorney General and senator Robert F. Kennedy, and a nephew of U.S. president John F. Kennedy and senator Ted Kennedy.
After growing up in the Washington, D.C. area and Massachusetts, Kennedy graduated from Harvard University and the University of Virginia School of Law. He began his career as an assistant district attorney in New York City. In the mid-1980s, he joined two nonprofits focused on environmental protection: Riverkeeper and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).[5] His work at Riverkeeper set long-term environmental legal standards. At both organizations, Kennedy won legal battles against large corporate polluters. He became an adjunct professor of environmental law at Pace University School of Law in 1986.[6] In 1987, Kennedy founded Pace’s Environmental Litigation Clinic, and held the positions of supervising attorney and co-director there until 2017.[7] He founded the nonprofit environmental group Waterkeeper Alliance in 1999, serving as the president of its board until 2020.[8]
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Heavenly Father,
We come before You with gratitude for the confirmation of Robert Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services in President Trump’s cabinet. We thank You for this opportunity for him to serve our nation, and we ask for Your divine guidance as he embarks on this significant role.
Lord, grant him wisdom and discernment in the decisions he will make that impact the health and well-being of our country. May he approach each challenge with a heart of compassion and a commitment to the truth. We especially pray for the children of our nation, that they may have access to the care and resources they need to thrive.
Help him to be a leader who advocates for the most vulnerable among us, making choices that reflect Your love and concern for all. Surround him with wise advisors and a supportive team, so that together they can work towards a healthier future for every citizen.
We trust in Your plan and purpose for this leadership role, and we ask for Your blessings upon his efforts. Thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayer. Amen.
Dear Lord,
We lift up Robert Kennedy Jr. as he embarks on his mission to restore health to our nation. Grant him the wisdom to make sound decisions that will benefit the well-being of our people. May he have the knowledge and strength to advocate for the removal of harmful chemicals from our food and to promote practices that lead to a healthier society.
Guide him in his efforts, surround him with supportive individuals, and inspire him to act with compassion and integrity. May his work lead to positive change and a brighter, healthier future for all.
Amen.
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