In a striking contrast, the Trump administration's Health Secretary has publicly expressed astonishment at the President's own eating habits, just days after launching a major new public health campaign.
'The Constitution of a Deity': RFK Jr on Trump's Fast-Food Resilience
Robert F. Kennedy Junior, the US Secretary of Health, has declared he does not know how President Donald Trump is still alive given his well-documented 'unhinged' consumption of fast food, candy, and Diet Coke. The comments were made during a podcast interview with Katie Miller, the wife of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, on Wednesday 14 January 2026.
When asked who in the administration had the most extreme eating habits, Kennedy immediately pointed to the 79-year-old President. He described Trump's typical diet on the road as consisting of McDonald's, sweets, and constant Diet Coke, marvelling at his apparent vitality.
"He has the constitution of a deity. I don’t know how he’s alive, but he is," Kennedy stated. He added that travelling with the President gives the impression he is "pumping himself with poison all day long", yet he remains extraordinarily energetic.
A Presidential Burger and New National Guidelines
The remarks come mere days after Kennedy himself launched the administration's 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) dietary guidelines. This new plan, unveiled last week, advises Americans to drastically cut back on processed foods, added sugars, and refined carbohydrates, promoting whole fruits, vegetables, and nutrient-dense foods instead.
Kennedy explained that the guidelines, which take aim at salty and sweet packaged foods like chips, cookies, and candy, are intended to reduce chronic disease and lower national healthcare costs. "Today, our government declares a war on added sugar," he announced at a White House briefing.
This public health push stands in stark relief to anecdotes about the President's personal preferences. In October 2025, Republican National Committee chair Joe Gruters recalled Trump, on the 2024 campaign trail, creating a custom 'super-burger' by combining elements from a Filet-o-Fish, a Quarter Pounder, and a Big Mac. This built on earlier reports from 2017 that Trump would consume two Big Macs, two Filet-O-Fish sandwiches, and a chocolate malted in a single sitting.
The Mar-a-Lago Divide and a Health Policy Paradox
Kennedy did offer some mitigation for the President's habits, noting that Trump claims to only eat such 'junk food' while travelling due to trust in large corporations' hygiene standards. According to the Health Secretary, when at the White House or his Mar-a-Lago resort, Trump eats 'really good food'.
Nevertheless, the juxtaposition has created a notable paradox. The nation's top health official is championing a science-backed war on processed foods and sugar, while simultaneously puzzling over the robust health of his boss, who is the most famous consumer of those very products. The episode highlights the enduring fascination with Trump's personal lifestyle amidst a renewed governmental focus on public nutrition and wellness.
