Mega Donors Backing Independent Presidential Candidate RFK Jr. Include Billionaires with Diverse Ties

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent campaign for the presidency has gathered support from a mix of billionaires with different political backgrounds, aiming to disrupt the 2024 election between incumbent Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.

Among the major donors is Timothy Mellon, a key supporter of both Kennedy and Trump, highlighting the diverse alliances in Kennedy’s bid for the White House.

Shanahan, Kennedy’s running mate and ex-wife of Google cofounder Sergey Brin, has injected millions into the campaign and shares Kennedy’s views on chronic illness causes.

John Paul DeJoria, the billionaire behind John Paul Mitchell Systems and Patrón, supports Kennedy due to their environmental connections.

The Gores sisters-in-law, Holly and Kelly Gores, have also contributed to Kennedy’s campaign, despite their background in private equity.

Billions from Ackman, a hedge fund manager who was involved in a recent incident at Harvard, have also flowed to Kennedy, underscoring the varied network backing the independent candidate.

Uihlein, a supporter of Trump, has shown some interest in Kennedy’s campaign, although her allegiance seems to lean more towards the former president.

Major Republican donors, the Troutts, have also backed Kennedy, signaling a mix of political affiliations among the billionaire supporters.

Corio, the solar energy pioneer from New Mexico, has made contributions to Kennedy and Andrew Yang’s Forward Party, indicating a shift in his political preferences.

Bridget Koch, married to Bill Koch, has made a donation to Kennedy’s campaign, suggesting a shift away from previous conservative leanings in her contributions.