Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has rejected rumors that he is supporting Calin Georgescu, the far-right candidate in Romania’s presidential race. A representative for Kennedy Jr. clarified that he is not involved in Romanian politics and is focused on his work with President Donald Trump in Florida. These rumors surfaced after claims that Kennedy Jr. would travel to Romania to back Georgescu in the election runoff.
Social Media Manipulation and Foreign Interference
The claims of Kennedy Jr.’s endorsement were part of a larger misinformation campaign on social media, which promoted Georgescu as a political force. A preface Georgescu wrote for Kennedy Jr.’s book on the COVID-19 pandemic was manipulated to suggest a political partnership. Experts believe this was part of a foreign interference effort, with social media channels amplifying the false narrative to influence the outcome of the election.
