During a 2012 deposition amid his divorce from his second wife, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. disclosed that doctors had noticed a dark spot on his brain scans, initially believed to be a brain tumor. Kennedy had been experiencing severe memory loss and fogginess for two years, prompting concern from a friend. He stated during the deposition that he had cognitive problems, including short-term and long-term memory loss.
After scheduling a procedure to remove what was thought to be a tumor, Kennedy received a surprising phone call from a doctor at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, who revealed that the dark spot on his brain scans was actually a dead worm. The doctor explained that a worm had entered Kennedy’s brain, eaten a portion of it, and then died. Around the same time, Kennedy also discovered he had mercury poisoning, likely from consuming seafood with high mercury levels.
Kennedy underwent testing, which showed no change in the dark spot on his brain scans, leading doctors to believe the parasite was indeed dead. When questioned about his health for the presidential run, Kennedy’s campaign spokeswoman dismissed concerns, citing the ages of former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. Kennedy had previously challenged Biden to prove his mental and physical fitness for office by debating him.
A recent Harvard-Harris poll reflected voter concerns about Biden’s age and mental fitness, with a plurality believing he is “getting worse.” The poll found that a significant percentage of Republicans, independents, and even some Democrats expressed doubts about Biden’s mental health.
