Robert F. Kennedy Jr., US President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for health secretary, was recently photographed enjoying a McDonald‘s meal with Trump, just days after they pledged to “make America healthy again.” The moment, captured at the launch pad of their campaign to reform America’s health, shows the two men, along with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Trump’s eldest son, Donald Jr., seated together with trays of McDonald’s food.
“Make America Healthy Again” Campaign
Kennedy, who flew with Trump to a UFC event in New York on Saturday, joined the group in a photo shared by Donald Jr. on Sunday. The post was humorously captioned, “Make America Healthy Again starts TOMORROW.” Both Trump and Kennedy had earlier campaigned together, promising to tackle issues related to processed food and health ahead of the November election.
Kennedy’s Nomination and Stance on Food
During the announcement of Kennedy’s nomination on Thursday, Trump stated, “For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies.” This reflects their shared commitment to tackling food-related health concerns in the country.
Mixed Reactions to Kennedy’s Enthusiasm
In the social media photo, Kennedy appears less enthusiastic than the others. He was pictured holding a McDonald’s burger box with fries and a Coca-Cola, prompting online comments about his lack of excitement. Kennedy, a well-known anti-vaccine activist and critic of the food industry, has long argued for reducing sugar, fat, and processed foods to combat America’s obesity crisis.
Kennedy Criticizes Trump’s Diet
In a recent podcast, Kennedy criticized Trump’s diet, calling it “really bad” and describing the food available on Trump’s campaign plane as “poison.” Kennedy, speaking on the Joe Polish podcast, said, “Campaign food is always bad, but the food that goes onto (Trump’s) airplane is just poison.” He specifically mentioned the limited options, including fast food like KFC or Big Macs, as a reflection of poor eating habits.
Trump’s Love for Fast Food
Trump has never hidden his fondness for fast food and Diet Coke. During a campaign stop in Pennsylvania, he famously told McDonald’s workers, “I love salt!”
Senate Confirmation Pending
Kennedy’s appointment as health secretary is not yet final, as he still requires Senate confirmation. However, his selection has raised concerns among some senior Republicans about his qualifications for the role.
