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The advances were for two books that will be published by a company owned by Tony Lyons, a longtime friend and business associate of Mr. Kennedy who also sits atop a constellation of MAHA-related entities, including some that accept political contributions and corporate sponsorships from health-related companies.
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Tony Lyons, a longtime friend and business associate of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., owns the company publishing the two books for which Kennedy received advances, and Lyons also leads MAHA-related entities that accept political contributions and corporate sponsorships from health-related companies.
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{
    "person": "Tony Lyons",
    "organization": "Skyhorse Publishing",
    "person_associated": "Robert F. Kennedy Jr."
}
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September 25, 2026 at 3:25 AM (2 weeks ago)
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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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