RFK Jr. Faces Backlash for Swimming in Contaminated D.C. Creek with Grandkids Amid Federal Warnings

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked outrage online after he and his family waded playfully in the polluted waters of Rock Creek, Washington, D.C. Ignoring health warnings, he tweeted about a Mother's Day outing, sharing photos, including one of himself submerged in the contaminated stream. The National Park Service forbids such activities due to hazardous bacteria levels. Reactions flooded in, with critics mocking his judgment and referencing his condition. This incident adds to the controversy surrounding Kennedy, who recently endorsed Donald Trump after halting his presidential campaign.