RFK Jr. says Trump airplane has ‘packing containers and packing containers’ of McDonald’s

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., identified for his food plan centered on fermented meals and grass-fed meat, mentioned in a podcast look that he has seen “boxes and boxes” of McDonald’s whereas travelling with President Donald Trump.

Kennedy’s feedback got here throughout an appearance on the “Net Positive” podcast, which was launched on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

“When you get on his airplane, it’s just boxes and boxes of McDonald’s,” Kennedy mentioned.

John Crist, one of many podcast hosts, requested the HHS secretary if he had ever tried to right the president’s food plan.

“I’m not like a scold,” Kennedy mentioned. “He eats really good food most of the time, but when he’s traveling, he likes to eat food from national chains because he’s scared of getting food poisoning.”

Kennedy additionally mentioned Trump’s food plan at his Mar-a-Lago house and the White House was nearer to his requirements.

“That’s the best food; it’s all fresh produce, and a lot of it is locally sourced. So he is eating good food most of the time,” the HHS Secretary mentioned.

Kennedy has beforehand commented on Trump’s food plan, saying earlier this yr in one other podcast look that he “doesn’t know how he’s alive” when discussing the president’s penchant for soda and quick meals.

A widely known food plan

Kennedy has gained public consideration in his time as HHS secretary for his food plan centered on fermented meals and grass-fed meat. Kennedy has credited that food plan for serving to him lose 20 kilos in 30 days.

Kennedy has additionally led the “Make America Healthy Again” motion, which has grow to be a central factor of the Trump administration’s strategy to well being coverage.

Trump signed an executive order quickly after his 2025 inauguration creating the Make America Healthy Again Commission, which states numerous aims to enhance well being outcomes for Americans, together with reducing power illness charges in adults and kids.

The motion is a broad one, involved partly with meals that use synthetic dyes or are ultra-processed meals. Doctors and different specialists say that a few of MAHA’s suggestions, like prioritizing recent vegatables and fruits in your food plan, are good steering for the nation’s well being. 

But MAHA additionally branches into controversial initiatives which have been criticized by many well being specialists and associations, reminiscent of making main modifications to vaccine suggestions and claims concerning the causes of autism.

Contributing: Kathryn Palmer, USA TODAY

Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending information reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and comply with him on X @fern_cerv_.