Holy crap!
I had no idea. I vaguely, but specifically, remembered him responding as if the allegations were not credible.
In fact, when you stated it, I asked AI. I just pulled that thread back up:
was rfk a former heroin addict??
Short answer: No reliable, credible reporting confirms that RFK Jr. is a former heroin addict. There have been various rumor-led claims online, but they are not substantiated by reputable sources and often mix misinformation with speculation. It’s important to rely on verified statements or reporting from established outlets when evaluating such claims.
So now, I asked the follow-up:
why does this pbs article say he was?
Recounting heroin addiction and spiritual awakening, RFK Jr. urges focus on prevention and community | PBS News
That PBS piece phrases it that way because RFK Jr. has, in fact, repeatedly and explicitly described himself as having been addicted to heroin for many years, and mainstream reporting has treated that as an established part of his biography.
I've noticed these AI machines do a lot of "hallucinating", but that's just terrible.