In a series of controversial statements and health claims, RFK Jr. has ignited debate by linking antidepressants, particularly SSRIs, to mass shootings following recent events in Minnesota. His assertions have drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers, including Minnesota Senator Tina Smith, who accused him of peddling misinformation and called for him to stop his reckless narratives about mental health medications. Following a deadly church shooting in Minneapolis, RFK Jr. announced plans for an NIH study to investigate potential connections between psychiatric medications, including those used in gender transitions, and violence. He branded mass shootings as a public health crisis, though many, including fellow politicians, have rebuked him for deflecting attention away from gun violence itself. As his initiatives gain traction, they prompt heated discussions around mental health treatment and the implications of associating medications with violent acts.