Collins Mocks RFK Jr.’s Brain Worm Claim, Stirs Controversy

Rep. Mike Collins, a Republican representative from Georgia, has once again found himself in the midst of controversy due to a tweet targeting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The tweet was a response to Kennedy Jr.’s reported claim that a doctor had found a worm in his brain. Collins’ tweet referenced the assassinations of Kennedy Jr.’s father, Senator Robert F. Kennedy Sr., and his uncle, former President John F. Kennedy. He wrote, “You either die a Kennedy with a hole in the brain or live long enough to become a Kennedy with a hole in the brain,” in what appears to be a sarcastic comment on Kennedy Jr.’s reported health issue.

Kennedy Jr.’s claim about the worm in his brain was reportedly made during a 2012 deposition for divorce proceedings from his second wife. He stated that a doctor had determined an abnormality on his brain scan “was caused by a worm that got into my brain and ate a portion of it and then died.” This revelation, along with Collins’ response, has reignited discussion around the Kennedy family’s tragic history of assassinations.

This is not the first time Collins has faced criticism for his online behavior. Recently, he was widely condemned for sharing a video showing white students at Ole Miss taunting a Black woman at a pro-Palestinian protest. In the video, some of the students can be seen making racist gestures. Collins captioned the video with “Ole Miss taking care of business,” sparking outrage and accusations of racism.

In addition to these incidents, Collins has made controversial remarks about undocumented migrants. In one tweet, he suggested that Jose Antonio Ibarra, an undocumented Venezuelan migrant accused of killing a Georgia college student, should be killed. He wrote that Ibarra “would make a great first passenger for the new Pinochet Air,” referring to the infamous “death flights” used by Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet.

Despite facing backlash for his posts, Collins has remained steadfast in his views. He defended his sharing of the Ole Miss video, stating that he did not believe the racist behavior was the focus of the video, but acknowledged that it was inappropriate. Collins also doubled down on his “Pinochet Air” post when it was briefly removed from the platform, showing a willingness to stand by his controversial statements.

Kennedy Jr.’s health issues, as mentioned in the deposition, include cognitive problems and memory loss. His campaign spokesperson suggested that he may have contracted the parasite found in his brain, possibly a pork tapeworm, while traveling extensively in Africa, South America, and Asia. These health issues, along with Collins’ tweet, have thrust Kennedy Jr. back into the spotlight, sparking discussions about his health and the Kennedy family’s enduring legacy.