During a recent interview on The Katie Miller Podcast, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services, expressed skepticism about former President Donald Trump’s eating habits. Responding to a question about who has “the most unhinged eating habits,” Kennedy Jr. pointedly named Trump, stating, “I don’t know how he’s alive.”
Kennedy Jr. elaborated on Trump’s dietary choices, mentioning his affinity for fast food such as McDonald’s and KFC, along with frequent consumption of Diet Coke. “The interesting thing about the president is that he eats really bad food…but he has the constitution of a deity,” Kennedy Jr. noted. His comments were made in an episode released on January 2, 2023.
While Kennedy Jr. emphasized Trump’s unhealthy eating habits when traveling, he also acknowledged that the former president generally consumes healthier food when at home in Mar-a-Lago or the White House. He remarked, “So if you travel with him, you get this idea that he’s just pumping himself full of poison all day long, and you don’t know how he’s walking around, much less being the most energetic person any of us have ever met.”
In a notable claim, Kennedy Jr. referenced insights from Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, who purportedly stated that Trump has the highest testosterone levels he has observed in an individual over the age of 70. This claim adds a layer of intrigue to discussions surrounding Trump’s health, especially given that testosterone levels typically decline with age.
Trump has previously addressed concerns about his health, asserting on Truth Social that White House doctors reported he was in “PERFECT HEALTH” and that he had “ACED” cognitive tests multiple times. He advocates for mandatory cognitive examinations for presidential candidates, stating, “Our great country cannot be run by ‘STUPID’ or INCOMPETENT PEOPLE!”
The former president has also provided explanations for visible bruising on his hands, linking it to a daily aspirin regimen and minor injuries from public engagements. In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump described himself as “a little superstitious” regarding medication changes, emphasizing the importance of maintaining what he calls “nice, thin blood.”
Trump’s physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, has characterized him as being in “excellent overall health,” despite a diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency—a common and benign condition. Furthermore, a Mayo Clinic analysis indicated that Trump’s cardiac age is approximately 65, significantly younger than his chronological age of 79.
The health of presidential candidates and incumbents remains a critical topic, particularly as Trump frequently critiques his predecessor, Joe Biden, regarding stamina and health. As the 2024 election cycle unfolds, scrutiny of Trump’s lifestyle choices and overall health is expected to persist.
Public interest in the health of senior leaders is likely to remain high, with both supporters and critics closely monitoring official health disclosures and public appearances. The ongoing debate surrounding the impact of diet and lifestyle on presidential stamina will continue to be a significant talking point in future election cycles, particularly as the 2028 presidential race approaches.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt previously defended Trump, stating, “President Trump is a man of the people and he meets more Americans and shakes their hands on a daily basis than any other president in history.”
As discussions about Trump’s diet and health continue, they underscore the broader public concern regarding the well-being of leaders at the highest levels of government.
