AXIOS – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s super PAC co-hosted an organizing call for supporters and influencers last week, stirring speculation that he’s positioning for a run at the White House in 2028.
Why it matters: Last Wednesday’s Zoom call involving hundreds of RFK Jr. supporters was aimed at energizing his grassroots “Make America Healthy Again” movement and discussing ways to build enthusiasm for the Health and Human Services secretary.
- A 2028 presidential campaign wasn’t explicitly discussed, but two people with knowledge of the call came away believing it was a step toward another campaign for Kennedy, whose long-shot run in 2024 wound up helping Donald Trump to victory.
Driving the news: Those leading the call included MAHA PAC leader Tony Lyons, vaccine scientist-turned-skeptic Robert Malone, and Kennedy’s top adviser Stefanie Spear, according to two people who were on the call and two others familiar with it.
- Entertainer Russell Brand and motivational speaker Tony Robbins also spoke on the call, two of the sources said.
- Several who were involved saw Lyons’ participation as a sign that the PAC would help prepare a campaign and fundraising machine in-waiting for Kennedy, to be ready if he chooses to run.
- Spear, a longtime Kennedy aide who is his top deputy at HHS, highlighted changes he has made at the agency and asked supporters to be patient as he pushes for more changes in health policy, two sources said.
During his tenure at HHS, Kennedy has persuaded several food companies to strip artificial dyes from their ingredients lists, pleasing health advocates.
- Kennedy also drew criticism for firing top scientists and creating a new, handpicked vaccine review board that was seen as a triumph by the vaccine-skeptical and anti-vaccine communities.
- Spear didn’t respond to a request for a comment about the call, which lasted more than an hour …
