After Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services in February, we wished to know how essentially the most well-known household in Democratic politics was coping with the truth that certainly one of them was all of the sudden serving the Trump administration because it went after most of the establishments the household had helped construct over many years. Our newest cowl story tries to know that dynamic, in addition to who the Kennedy household even is in 2025. (My colleagues made this helpful household tree and infographics to assist.)

I spent a lot of the previous six months speaking to a number of the greater than 100 Kennedys dwelling at present, in addition to individuals who have recognized and labored with them over the many years. Many family members didn’t wish to discuss to me—or would solely achieve this off the file—however the entire conversations helped me perceive the problems that include being a part of a well-known household all of the sudden made notorious in a brand new and surprising manner, and the way they’re all excited about their place in fashionable American politics and society. As it usually has, the story of the Kennedy household has loads to inform us about America at present.

Ask me something about how I reported this story and the way {a magazine} cowl comes collectively; the make-up of the trendy Kennedy household and the Kennedys’ place in American politics at present; and the way they’re reacting to RFK Jr. I’ll be on round 12 p.m. ET to reply your questions.

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