RFK Jr. Defends Trump's Intellect, Calls Mark Ruffalo 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' Sufferer Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recounted a text exchange with actor Mark Ruffalo, dismissing the notion that former President Donald Trump is unintelligent. Kennedy described his own shift from believing Trump was a superficial blowhard to recognizing his encyclopedic knowledge across various domains, including foreign policy and Wall Street. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, recently detailed his conversations with actor Mark Ruffalo on a podcast hosted by Christian 'Trick Trick' Mathis. Kennedy characterized Ruffalo as suffering from a severe case of 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' after the actor criticized Kennedy for working for Trump, calling him the 'stupidest man in America.' Kennedy used this exchange to counter a common critique from the political left that Trump lacks intelligence and depth. Kennedy admitted that during his time as a Democrat, he shared that perspective, viewing Trump as a bombastic self-promoter with little regard for history, politics, or current events.However, he now asserts that his personal experience working alongside Trump has fundamentally changed his view. He described Trump as possessing an 'encyclopedic mind' with extensive knowledge spanning multiple fields. According to Kennedy, Trump's expertise includes music, theater, sports, Wall Street, and foreign policy.He provided an anecdote about being on Trump's plane where the former president effortlessly drew a detailed map of the Middle East, accurately annotating it with the troop strengths of neighboring countries in Syria, Iran, Israel, and Jordan. Kennedy emphasized that this demonstration contradicts the image of Trump as someone disinterested in specifics. The secretary concluded by reflecting on his previous assumptions, acknowledging that he once thought Trump was a superficial figure who cared little for details.He now credits Trump with an 'extraordinary grasp of detail,' particularly regarding complex international matters and economic dealings. Kennedy's remarks aim to challenge the persistent narrative that Trump is intellectually deficient, suggesting instead that his knowledge base is both deep and practical