Former Kennedy In-Law Details RFK Jr.'s Roadkill Obsession Amid HHS Role Controversy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the current U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, has drawn attention not only for his controversial political stances but also for his unusual obsession with collecting roadkill. Carole Radziwill, a former Kennedy in-law, described on a podcast how Kennedy frequently picked up dead animals from the road and stored them in his minivan, which often smelled of death. Notable incidents include Kennedy admitting to dumping a dead bear cub in Central Park after staging it to look like a cyclist accident, and his daughter recounting how he once beheaded a whale that washed ashore and transported its head on the roof of the family minivan. Despite criticism from family members like Radziwill, actor Chris Pratt defended Kennedy, emphasizing bipartisan support for some of his initiatives. Kennedy's appointment by President Trump has been controversial due to his anti-vaccine activism and scientifically unsubstantiated claims on public health issues. These personal and political controversies continue to shape the public perception of Kennedy within and beyond the Kennedy family legacy.