Fact Check: Did Robert F. Kennedy Jr. say infertility is genetic and children of infertile parents will also be infertile?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, “Infertility is genetic. If your parents couldn’t have kids, then you won’t either.”


Rating: FALSE


Explanation: Lead Stories found no evidence that Kennedy made the quoted statement. The claim circulating on social media was fabricated.


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Date: 07/20/2026


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Last Updated on July 20, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check