In a candid podcast moment, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, singled out President Donald Trump as having the most "unhinged eating habits" within his own Cabinet. The remark offers a surprising glimpse into the president's personal lifestyle amidst ongoing public discussions about his fitness for office.
The Podcast Revelation on Presidential Diet
The comment was made on a recent episode of a podcast hosted by Katie Miller, who is married to White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller. When Miller asked which Cabinet member had the most unhinged eating habits, Kennedy did not hesitate with his answer. He immediately identified the president himself. Miller was reportedly amused by the swiftness of the response, struggling to maintain her composure as Kennedy elaborated.
Kennedy, a known vaccine skeptic, described Trump's dietary preferences in stark terms. "The interesting thing about the president is that he eats really bad food," Kennedy stated, specifically pointing to the president's well-documented fondness for McDonald's and Diet Coke. He expressed astonishment at Trump's vitality despite these choices, remarking, "He has the constitution of a deity. I don’t know how he’s alive, but he is."
A Partial Defense and Travel Rituals
Kennedy did offer context for the president's fast-food consumption, providing a partial defense. He explained that Trump insists on eating "really good food" when he is at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, or at the White House. According to Kennedy, the president turns to corporate junk food primarily when traveling.
"He trusts it and he doesn’t want to get sick," Kennedy said, suggesting Trump views major chains as a safe, consistent option on the road. Kennedy painted a vivid picture for those who travel with the president, noting it creates the impression Trump is "just pumping himself full of poison all day long." He added, "You don’t know how he’s walking around, much less being the most energetic person any of us have ever met."
Claims of "Incredible Health" and Testosterone Levels
Despite the critique of Trump's diet and mounting public concerns in recent months about the 79-year-old president's fitness and mental acuity, Kennedy later praised Trump's "incredible health." He made a notable claim regarding a review of the president's medical records.
Kennedy stated that Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former television host and heart surgeon who now leads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, had examined those records. According to Kennedy, Oz reported that Trump possesses "the highest testosterone levels that he’s ever seen for an individual over 70 years old." Kennedy quipped, "I know the president will be happy that I repeat that." This assertion directly contrasts with the narrative of a president weakened by age and poor dietary choices, instead suggesting a figure of unusual physical vitality.
The episode highlights the ongoing fascination with the health and habits of world leaders, blending personal anecdote with political perception. Kennedy's dual portrayal of Trump—as a man with a questionable diet yet seemingly indestructible health—adds a complex layer to the public understanding of the president's personal and professional endurance.
