'What is wrong with you?' Internet blasts GOP Rep Mike Collins for linking RFK Jr's brain worm to Kennedy assassinations

WASHINGTON, DC: Rep Mike Collins (R-Ga) found himself at the center of controversy when he seemingly made light of recent medical disclosures concerning presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr.

Collins drew criticism for insinuating a connection between these revelations and the tragic assassinations of Kennedy's father and uncle.

Controversial humor

Collins made his comments in a post on the social platform X, stating, "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."

Robert F Kennedy Jr's father, former Attorney General Robert F Kennedy, and uncle, former President John F Kennedy, were both assassinated in the 1960s. The assassination of President Kennedy, in particular, involved a gunshot to the back of his head.

That said, recent reports surfaced indicating that Robert F Kennedy Jr was informed over a decade ago that he may have had a parasite in his brain. According to a 2012 deposition reviewed by The New York Times, Kennedy began experiencing symptoms such as memory loss and mental fogginess in 2010, prompting concerns about a potential tumor.

Doctors reportedly observed a dark spot on Kennedy's brain scans, leading to considerations of surgical intervention. However, just before undergoing surgery, Kennedy received a startling revelation from a doctor: he was informed that he might have had a dead parasite in his brain.

Kennedy recounted in the deposition that the doctor suggested the brain scan dark spot was caused by "a worm that got into my brain and ate a portion of it and then died."

Social media backlash

Collins's post garnered significant attention, amassing over 2.8 million views and nearly 9,000 replies within four hours. He was slammed on social media for the controversial joke.

"Congressman, this is disgusting. Absolutely disgusting. What is wrong with you?" one responded on X. "Wow what a way to own your depravity," a second user thrashed.

"This is a vile disgraceful post. JFK and RFK were assassinated while serving this country and while RFK Jr was a child--a trauma and tragedy. You should delete this shameful, scurrilous post and apologize to the entire family for mocking the murders of the people they loved," another posted.

"MAGA is a sick and getting sicker. I mean, even Hitler's inner circle knew better than to say this sick s**t out loud," someone else fumed.

"Georgia this is one of your reps..U deserve better than this backwoods POS. WTF is wrong with people like this ?? DISGUSTING," a comment read.

"This is beyond the pale and I am a conservative telling you this. Some level of human decency should transcend politics. Do better," another chimed in.

Prone to controversy

Earlier this week, Representative Mike Collins, known for his lighthearted posts on social media platform X, adjusted his tone after initially showing support for a group of college students confronting pro-Palestinian protesters.

This came in response to a widely circulated video, viewed over 20 million times on X, depicting a disturbing incident at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Newsweek reported.

In the video, a white student was seen making derogatory gestures and noises towards a Black protester during a protest against Israel. The behavior sparked outrage, leading to the student's expulsion from his fraternity. However, Collins shared the video on his X page on May 3, with the caption "Ole Miss taking care of business."

The congressman later issued a statement on Monday afternoon, aiming to clarify his stance in light of the controversy surrounding the incident.

"Let me be very clear: I believe in the First Amendment right to free speech, peaceful assembly, and expression," Collins said. "I do not, however, tolerate any form of discrimination—racism or otherwise. It's the opposite of what my faith teaches and it's not personally how I treat people."

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