Trump's Junk Food Habits Exposed by His Own Health Secretary
President Donald Trump's well-known love for fast food has taken center stage again. This time, the surprising comments come directly from his own health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The blunt assessment creates a striking contrast with the controversial health policy overhaul currently underway in Washington.
'He Eats Really Bad Food'
During a recent appearance on the Katie Miller Podcast, Kennedy offered a remarkably frank take on the president's eating habits. The podcast host, who is married to US Homeland Security Adviser Stephen Miller, asked a simple question about who has the most unusual eating habits.
Kennedy responded immediately with 'The President...' before breaking into laughter. He then elaborated without holding back.
'The interesting thing about the president is that he eats really bad food which is McDonalds, KFC and Diet Coke,' Kennedy stated. 'He drinks the Diet Coke all the time. He has the constitution of a deity. I don't know how he's alive, but he is...'
The health secretary explained that Trump views fast food as a safety measure during travel. According to Kennedy, the president believes eating from major corporations prevents illness while on the road. However, Kennedy noted that Trump eats better quality food at Mar-a-Lago or the White House.
Still, Kennedy admitted that traveling with the president gives a different impression. 'If you travel with him you get the idea he's just pumping himself full of poison all day long,' he remarked.
Controversial Health Policy Overhaul
These personal comments arrive at a critical moment for US health policy. Kennedy's influence within the Department of Health and Human Services faces intense scrutiny as he aggressively implements his 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda.
Since taking office in February, Kennedy has overseen sweeping changes across HHS. These include significant job cuts and the freezing or cancellation of billions in scientific research funding, according to multiple media reports.
Kennedy has reframed government positions on several health issues as part of his campaign against chronic disease. He continues promoting theories about vaccines that many scientists consider discredited.
While some department initiatives have received bipartisan support, many medical professionals express serious concerns about the speed and direction of these changes.
Vaccine Policy Shifts Raise Alarm
During his Senate confirmation hearings, Kennedy assured lawmakers he would not undermine vaccine science. Less than a year later, those promises face serious questioning.
In May, Kennedy announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would no longer recommend COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children and pregnant women. Health experts criticized this move for lacking new supporting data.
The following month brought another controversial decision. Kennedy dismissed all seventeen members of a CDC vaccine advisory committee. He replaced them with new appointees including several vaccine skeptics, a move that alarmed the public health community.
The combination of personal revelations about presidential eating habits and sweeping policy changes creates a complex picture of US health leadership. Kennedy's candid comments about Trump's diet highlight the contrast between personal behavior and public health messaging in the current administration.
