Robert F Kennedy Jr, the anti-vaccine activist turned independent presidential candidate, has made a shocking revelation about his health. In a deposition from 2012, he disclosed that a worm had eaten part of his brain and then died inside his head.
The bizarre admission came after Mr Kennedy began experiencing cognitive problems and memory loss in 2010, following the death of his uncle, Senator Edward Kennedy, from brain cancer. Initially fearing he had a brain tumor, he sought a second opinion from a doctor in New York who discovered the cause of his issues – a dead parasite.
According to Mr Kennedy’s testimony, the doctor informed him that a worm had entered his brain, consumed a portion of it, and then perished. Additionally, he mentioned suffering from mercury poisoning due to his consumption of tuna fish sandwiches.
This revelation raises concerns about Mr Kennedy’s health, especially as he is running for president as an independent candidate. Despite his claims of being healthier and fitter than his major-party rivals, President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump, his history of health issues, including drug addiction, may impact his candidacy.
The 70-year-old environmental lawyer and conspiracy theorist has faced criticism for his anti-vaccine stance and controversial views. His health struggles, including the bizarre incident with the worm in his brain, add another layer of complexity to his already tumultuous political journey.