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Richard Painter, a White House ethics counsel under President George W. Bush, said the consulting fees to Ms. Hines from a group aligned with Mr. Kennedy’s priorities “reeks of conflict of interest,” and could appear to be a bribe.
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Richard Painter, a White House ethics counsel under President George W. Bush, stated that the consulting fees paid to Cheryl Hines from a group aligned with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s priorities "reeks of conflict of interest" and could appear to be a bribe.
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Richard Painter
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{
    "role": "White House ethics counsel under President George W. Bush",
    "person": "Richard Painter",
    "person_associated": "Cheryl Hines"
}
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Ethics Government Officials Conflict of Interest
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September 25, 2026 at 3:25 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 25, 2026 at 3:25 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Kennedy Drew $4 Million in Book Advances From Publisher Who Also Monetized MAHA
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/23/us/politics/rfk-jr-book-advances-maha.html

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accepted $4 million in book advances and over $270,000 in gifts from allies promoting his 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda. Ethics experts raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest and violations of federal rules.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Ethics Conflicts of Interest Book Advances MAHA Political Donations Federal Regulations Health Policy

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