Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to keynote at Children’s Health Defense conference, returning to group he once led

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will deliver a keynote address at a conference hosted by Children’s Health Defense, the anti‑vaccine nonprofit he previously led.

Kennedy joined the organization in 2015 and chaired it until December 2024, earning a six‑figure salary while supporting lawsuits that challenged state vaccine policies. He stepped away from the group during his presidential campaign and formally ended his ties shortly before the Trump administration began.

The event is set for Thursday at the Grand Hyatt Washington, and the nonprofit called his appearance an "exciting full‑circle moment" in an email announcing the keynote.

The conference underscores Kennedy's continued involvement with the anti‑vaccine movement despite his current role as health secretary.