Super Pac Funding for Anti-Vaccine Conspiracy Theorist's Campaign

SOURCE www.theguardian.com
A Super Pac affiliated with anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F Kennedy Jr received $5m from Trump backer Timothy Mellon. Kennedy's campaign attracted support from Republican donors and the Super Pac also received funding from billionaire donor Gavin de Becker.

Key Points

  • Super Pac affiliated with Robert F Kennedy Jr received $5m from Trump backer Timothy Mellon
  • Kennedy's campaign attracted support from Republican donors
  • Super Pac also received funding from billionaire donor Gavin de Becker

Pros

  • Kennedy's campaign received bipartisan support, potentially indicating ability to unite the country
  • The Super Pac received significant funding from wealthy donors

Cons

  • Kennedy has been accused of antisemitism, racism, and xenophobia
  • One of the major donors, Timothy Mellon, has a controversial history including racist remarks