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Robert F. Kennedy: on cocaine and COVID-19

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the American health secretary, spoke about his 40-year struggle with alcohol, cocaine, and heroin. As he noted, even during strict COVID-19 lockdowns, he continued attending in-person meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous. For Kennedy, addiction is the greatest threat, not the virus, so 'germs' did not cause him much concern. His words 'I'm not afraid of germs, I've never snorted cocaine off a toilet seat' became an internet trend, drawing viewers' attention.

Context

Kennedy is known for his activism and participation in political debates regarding healthcare reform.

Summary:

Robert Kennedy said his main threat is addiction, not COVID-19; his comment about cocaine in toilets sparked backlash on social media.