The independent candidate claimed that his two charity organizations held more than$ 23 million prior to his statement to run mate.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent presidential candidate, had more than$ 23.7 million on hand when his administration’s Federal Election Commission papers came to an end in February.
On March 20, both Mr. Kennedy’s main campaign committee—Team Kennedy—and his allied cross political action committee filed their quarterly statements covering February with the FEC.
According to the papers, the two bodies cooperatively brought in about$ 7.3 million and spent about$ 11.7 million.
When rumors surfaced that Mr. Kennedy did select Aaron Rodgers as his running mate, he quickly caught the nation’s attention.
Previous governor of Minnesota is one of the other possible takes. Jesse Ventura, Television host Mike Rowe, and Bay Area attorney, businessman, and investment Nicole Shanahan.
Biggest Donor
Although Tim Mellon did not send him a second check in February, Gavin de Becker, a close friend, did a major donation.
In February, Mr. De Becker sent the cross PAC$ 4 million, or most of the money it raised during the month.
Gavin de Becker, the head of the private security firm Gavin de Becker and Associates LP, recently disclosed his plans to transfer the funds to American Values.
However, Mr. De Becker’s security company continues to provide its companies to Mr. Kennedy. Team Kennedy paid the company about$ 206, 000 in February.
Ballot Access and Social
The funds are kept focused on ballot access in addition to securing the participant, who has already seen efforts on his man this campaign season.
According to FEC information, American Values spent around$ 950, 000 on several businesses for ballot access service in February. Team Kennedy spent about$ 7, 500.
Thus far, according to the party’s site, the prospect is on the ballot in three says: Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah. It’s working to be put on the ballot in every one of the 50 state and the District of Columbia.
The plan is continuing its virtual drive, too. In February, Team Kennedy spent about$ 3.2 million on online advertising with Meta Platforms ‘ social media network Twitter, according to its FEC processing for the quarter.
The Kennedy plan wants to appeal to young voters who might not want to support former president Donald Trump or previous president Joe Biden.
Four main polls conducted in March, asking voters who they’d pull in a whole industry, including Mr. Kennedy and other independent candidates, presented a wide range of help for Mr. Kennedy.