‘They handled him like a rag doll’: RFK. Jr left jumping in shock as a ‘brave soul’ brings attention to his ethical depravity

It’s not every day you see a multimillionaire political heir get verbally body-slammed in front of Congress. That’s exactly what happened when Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen decided to turn a humdrum congressional hearing into an impromptu reckoning for Robert F. Kennedy Jr (RFK Jr.) And let me tell you, the result was pure, organic, fair-trade, small-batch schadenfreude.

Picture it: RFK Jr., the self-styled renegade Democrat, leaning back in his chair, likely expecting a friendly grilling from his Republican allies about his dubious crusades against science and reason. What he probably didn’t expect was to be confronted about his long history of what many see as ethical depravity. Enter Cohen, a man whose personal brand is built on fighting corporate greed and social injustice. The contrast couldn’t be sharper if someone had sliced it with an oversized, ethically sourced butter knife.

‘You’re killing poor kids in Gaza’

The scene went viral within hours – and for good reason. As Cohen unleashed a verbal smackdown, RFK Jr. looked like a stunned raccoon caught in the harsh light of accountability. The ice cream mogul, a man more accustomed to handing out Cherry Garcia than congressional takedowns, channeled the icy resolve of his brand’s namesake, grilling Kennedy (and Congress) over their deeply problematic positions.

On X comment noted how Cohen got roughed up by security, watching as Cohen calmly yet firmly dismantled RFK Jr.’s carefully curated image as a misunderstood truth-teller. The takedown was a masterclass in public shaming, a pointed reminder that sometimes, speaking truth to power means bringing the receipts – and a thick skin.

Generally, though, social media applauded Cohen’s bravery. RFK Jr. managed to keep his composure – sorta. He flailed through a defensive response, his voice hitting that familiar, strained register that makes one wonder if vocal cords can protest irony. Yet, the damage was done.

For a man who has built his current career on questioning the moral fiber of Big Pharma and government institutions, it was an awkward, uncomfortably public moment of having his ethics called into question by a guy whose company once handed out free ice cream to Occupy Wall Street protestors.

“RFK is jumpy ASF!”

As the confrontation drew to a close, Cohen left RFK Jr. and the assembled committee members to marinate in the awkward silence of someone who just got thoroughly pantsed on a national stage. You could almost hear the internal monologue: Maybe it’s time to rethink this whole outsider-populist persona. Maybe the guy known for peddling mint chocolate chip is onto something.

In a world where political figures often dodge real accountability like it’s a fistful of unpopped popcorn, this moment stood out – not just for its sheer entertainment value but for the reminder that, yes, even the rich and connected can be held to account, sometimes by a guy in a tie-dye shirt who just wants everyone to chill out and eat a pint of Half Baked.

Perhaps the most biting irony of the whole affair? As Cohen left the room, RFK Jr. looked as shaken as a blender on frappe – a fitting fate for a man whose shaky relationship with the truth just met the ice-cold reality of public scrutiny. Now that’s what I call a rocky road.