India, Feb. 13 -- U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) ignited a fresh controversy on Thursday when he publicly acknowledged his past cocaine use.

He candidly recounted his drug abuse period and said, "I'm not scared of a germ. I used to snort cocaine off toilet seats," during his conversation on the Theo Von podcast.

RFK Jr. began an interview with comedian Theo Von on the podcast "This Past Weekend w/Theo Von" by talking about how he first got to know Von.

He detailed during the interview why he felt compelled to attend daily recovery meetings throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, even when most people were relying on virtual support. Kennedy remarked, "We've been in recovery together for years."

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