Is RFK Jr. Being Blackmailed? The Internet Thinks So — But Should We?

In what might be the weirdest political soap opera of 2025, rumors are swirling across social media that Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is being blackmailed — possibly by Israel, possibly by Big Pharma, possibly by the political establishment — over past affairs, embarrassing text messages, and maybe even some Epstein Island-adjacent skeletons. It’s all extremely murky. But like most viral internet conspiracies, it’s got just enough juicy detail and just enough confusion to go completely nuclear online.

Let’s start with what kicked this off: a post and video by internet personality Ian Carroll claiming RFK Jr. is under blackmail. The centerpiece? An alleged trove of compromising material from a 23-year-old scandal, with ties to Olivia Nuzzi, RFK Jr.’s admitted flirty “emotional” relationship, and journalist Ryan Lizza — Nuzzi’s ex — who allegedly threatened her over the affair. Mix in claims of other affairs, a 1990s groping allegation, drug use, anti-vax views, and vague Epstein speculation, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a digital firestorm.

Then Candace Owens jumped into the mix, claiming on her podcast that RFK Jr. is “controlled by Israel” and hinting at blackmail — without presenting actual evidence. Now the narrative has taken on a life of its own, tying in Mossad, pharma lobbyists, RFK’s critics on the right and left, and possibly even the CIA (because of course).

But here’s the thing: there’s no proof. No leaked emails, no blackmail notes, no whistleblowers, no court filings. Just a lot of vibes and dots being connected by conspiracy influencers online. Even the legacy media — which would love nothing more than to take RFK Jr. out — hasn’t touched it. That should tell you something.

Still, if RFK Jr. is as serious about cleaning up the food supply, banning Big Pharma’s grip on public health then yeah — it wouldn’t be shocking if a lot of powerful, dirty hands were trying to stop him. Would it be surprising if someone, somewhere tried to dig up dirt and twist his arm? Not one bit.

But for now, it’s just noise. Entertaining, disturbing, sometimes hilarious noise. Until real evidence surfaces, all we’ve got is the usual: speculation, internet sleuths, and Google warnings telling us not to ask too many questions.

So is RFK Jr. being blackmailed? Who knows. But if he sticks to his agenda and takes on the corrupt system, he’ll need to be ready for a lot worse than rumors.