Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has denied rumors that he is endorsing Calin Georgescu, the far-right candidate in Romania’s presidential race. A spokesperson for Kennedy Jr. clarified that he is focused on his work with President Donald Trump in Florida and has no involvement with Romanian politics. The rumors began after claims emerged suggesting that Kennedy Jr. would travel to Romania to support Georgescu in the election runoff.

Disinformation Campaign Links Kennedy Jr. to Georgescu

The speculation about Kennedy Jr.’s alleged endorsement was part of a broader disinformation effort on social media. Pro-Georgescu channels manipulated the preface Georgescu wrote for Kennedy Jr.’s book on COVID-19 to create the false impression of a political alliance. Experts believe this was part of a foreign influence campaign designed to sway Romania’s presidential election.