In a remarkable podcast interview, the UK's newly appointed Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has confessed his astonishment that former US President Donald Trump is still alive, given the latter's notorious appetite for junk food.
'A Constitution of a Deity': Kennedy's Junk Food Revelation
Speaking to Katie Miller on her podcast, released this Tuesday, Kennedy was asked who in the Trump White House had the most 'unhinged' relationship with food. 'The president,' Kennedy immediately replied. He elaborated that Trump's diet frequently consists of McDonald's, candy, and a constant supply of Diet Coke, which he described as 'really bad food.'
'He has a constitution of a deity. I don't know how he's alive, but he is,' RFK Jr. stated, adding that the impression from travelling with Trump is that he's 'pumping himself full of poison all day long.' Kennedy noted this makes Trump's famed energy levels even more perplexing.
Campaign Trail Junk vs Private Chef Meals
Kennedy provided crucial context, explaining that the 79-year-old president's penchant for fast food is primarily a feature of his campaign travel or events. Trump reportedly trusts food from 'big corporations' when on the road. However, Kennedy clarified that when at Mar-a-Lago or the White House, Trump tends to eat healthier meals prepared by staff.
'I think he actually does eat pretty good food usually. I mean, he's got incredible health,' Kennedy concluded, attempting to reconcile the two extremes of Trump's eating habits.
Medical Metrics and Bizarre Testosterone Claim
The interview touched on Trump's known health statistics. During his last physical exam at Walter Reed Medical Center in April, Trump weighed 224 pounds at a height of 75 inches. His resting heart rate was 62 beats per minute, with a blood pressure reading of 128/74 mmHg. The White House has recently released an MRI scan, claiming it shows the President is in 'excellent health.'
Kennedy then made a more unusual claim, citing television doctor Mehmet Oz. 'Doctor Oz has looked at his medical records and said he's got the highest testosterone levels that he's ever seen for an individual over 70 years old,' Kennedy told Miller, with both bursting into laughter. He added, 'I know the president will be happy that I repeat that.' Medical experts note that testosterone levels in men typically decline with age, making such a claim notable.
The health of Trump, the oldest person ever sworn in as US president, remains a topic of discussion. Visible bruising on his hand this summer was attributed by the White House to his regular use of aspirin. The juxtaposition of his reported diet and his physical resilience, as highlighted by his own Health Secretary, continues to fuel public and media fascination.
