RFK Jr. Received $4M in Book Advances From MAHA-Linked Allies Over Past Year

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. received $4 million over the past year in book advances from allies connected to the Make America Healthy Again movement, according to a report from The Guardian.

The advances were tied to upcoming books from Skyhorse Publishing, a publishing house owned by Tony Lyons, a friend of Kennedy's who also serves as president of the MAHA Center, a nonprofit describing itself as focused on tackling America's health crisis through education, investigation, innovation and action.

Ethics Pledge in Question

The report notes that in a 2024 ethics filing, Kennedy pledged not to engage in writing, editing, marketing or promotional services for any of these books during his time in government service. The newly reported advances raise questions about how that commitment squares with his continued financial ties to the books' publisher and its ownership.

The report does not specify what role, if any, Kennedy has played in the books' development since taking office, or whether the advances have prompted any formal review.