Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated for HHS, sparks controversy by claiming heroin improved his concentration.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated by President-elect Trump to lead Health and Human Services, sparked controversy with claims that heroin helped him excel academically by improving his concentration. Kennedy, who has openly discussed his addiction struggles, suggested he likely had ADHD and used heroin to self-medicate. His comments contrast with his criticisms of pharmaceutical drugs, which he has linked to school shootings, a claim not supported by evidence.

November 26, 2024
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