Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has firmly denied any connection to Calin Georgescu, the far-right Romanian presidential candidate. A spokesperson for Kennedy Jr. confirmed that the future US Health Secretary nominee is currently working with President Donald Trump in Florida and does not endorse Georgescu in any way. The rumors emerged after claims that Kennedy Jr. would support Georgescu in the runoff of Romania’s presidential election.
Social Media Hoax and Foreign Influence Campaign
The speculation about Kennedy Jr.’s alleged support for Georgescu was fueled by a large-scale social media campaign. The campaign portrayed Georgescu as a “TikTok Messiah” and misrepresented a preface Georgescu wrote for Kennedy Jr.’s book on COVID-19, falsely suggesting a stronger political link between the two. This misinformation, amplified by pro-Georgescu channels, is suspected to be part of a broader foreign influence operation in Romania’s election.