Robert Kennedy Jr.

Robert Kennedy Jr.

politician United States

Robert Kennedy Jr. is an American environmental attorney and activist known for his controversial views on vaccines and public health. As a member of the prominent Kennedy political family, he has been involved in various environmental causes, particularly concerning water and air pollution. However, his stance against vaccines has sparked significant criticism, including opposition from many in the scientific community and even 75 Nobel Prize winners. His recent political ambitions and public statements, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, have placed him in the spotlight, drawing both support and ire.

Born on Jan 17, 1954 (71 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.19%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
3,090,507
Power
179,627$
Sentiment
3.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 17 4.06 0.68% +10% 331,002,651 2,466,036 $21,000,000 156,454$
France 5 3.60 0.44% +10% 65,273,511 317,703 $2,700,000 13,142$
Italy 3 3.33 0.23% +10% 60,461,826 151,614 $2,000,000 5,015$
Spain 2 2.50 0.16% +0% 46,754,778 72,827 $1,400,000 2,181$
Slovenia 1 2.00 0.09% +0% 2,078,938 1,841 $56,000 50$
Israel 1 2.00 0.09% +0% 9,216,900 8,036 $400,000 349$
Australia 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 25,499,884 19,362 $1,380,000 1,048$
United Kingdom 1 3.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 29,274 $2,700,000 1,164$
Greece 1 3.00 0.08% +0% 10,423,054 7,963 $190,000 145$
Guatemala 1 3.00 0.09% +0% 17,915,568 15,813 $82,000 72$
Monaco 1 2.00 0.10% +0% 39,242 39 $7,800 8$
Totals 34 636,552,363 3,090,508 $31,915,800 179,628$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Monaco Monaco: Robert Kennedy Jr is accused of worsening the measles outbreak by spreading false theories linking the MMR vaccine to autism. 2

Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco: Deux morts et plus de 800 cas de rougeole depuis début 2025 en France

Guatemala Guatemala: Robert Kennedy Jr. was treated harshly during a public hearing by Democratic senators regarding health issues. 3

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: La crisis del sector salud en los EE. UU.

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Robert Kennedy Jr is the US health secretary who has been criticized for his handling of the CDC and his controversial views on vaccines. 3

BBC: Why the world is watching RFK's fight with US health agency

United States United States: HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. got into a heated confrontation with Sen. Michael Bennet over removing members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee. 5

CNN: RFK Jr. gets into heated confrontation with Sen. Bennet

France France: Robert Kennedy Jr. is mentioned as the Secretary of Health who is impacting the American healthcare system. 5

Le Monde: Pfizer : « A la cour de Donald Trump, la flatterie s’inscrit dans le registre du prix Nobel »