Anti-vaccine advocate and independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shocked many when he disclosed during a 2012 deposition that a worm had allegedly eaten a portion of his brain and subsequently died inside his head.

The revelation, reported by The New York Times, emerged as part of Kennedy’s divorce proceedings in 2012. He detailed experiencing cognitive decline and memory loss starting in 2010, following the death of his uncle, Senator Edward Kennedy, from brain cancer.

Initially fearing a brain tumor, Kennedy sought a second opinion in New York. According to his deposition, a doctor informed him that a dead parasite had caused the issues and the dark spot visible on his brain scans.

Kennedy recalled the doctor’s explanation during the deposition: “was caused by a worm that got into my brain and ate a portion of it and then died.”

In addition to the alleged worm incident, Kennedy also cited mercury poisoning from excessive fish consumption as a factor contributing to his neurological problems.

“I loved tuna fish sandwiches. I ate them all the time,” Kennedy told the Times, shedding light on his dietary habits.

The admission has raised concerns about Kennedy’s health, especially given his bid for the presidency at the age of 70. Despite positioning himself as a healthier alternative to his major-party rivals, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, Kennedy has a history of health issues, including drug addiction, which he has openly addressed in the past.

Kennedy’s unusual claim has drawn skepticism and further scrutiny, adding to the complexities surrounding his political aspirations and public image.

Credit: Independent.uk