In case you're wondering why RFK Jr. is in the race.
"Billionaire first to reach $100m in election donations – to Trump and RFK Jr
Tim Mellon, who said US safety net was ‘slavery redux’, has now given $75m to Trump and $25m to support RFK Jr"
Yes, from that Mellon family.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/21/billionaire-tim-mellon-trump-donation
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