Richard Parks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has firmly denied any support for Calin Georgescu, the far-right candidate in Romania’s presidential race. A spokesperson for Kennedy Jr. clarified that he is currently working with President Donald Trump in Florida and has no political ties to Georgescu. The rumors of his alleged support surfaced after claims that Kennedy Jr. would visit Romania for the election runoff.
Misinformation Campaign and Foreign Influence in Romania’s Election
The false reports of Kennedy Jr.’s endorsement were part of a broader social media manipulation effort. Pro-Georgescu channels falsely suggested that the preface Georgescu wrote for Kennedy Jr.’s book on COVID-19 indicated a political alliance between the two. This misinformation campaign is suspected to be part of a foreign interference operation aimed at influencing Romania’s presidential election.