Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, stated during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee that his goal of making “America Healthy Again” will not involve removing items like cheeseburgers or Twinkies from store shelves, as his boss has a fondness for fast food.
Kennedy emphasized the importance of using the NIH and FDA to research the connection between various food additives and chronic diseases so that Americans can be better informed.
“However, I don’t intend to restrict people’s food choices. If you enjoy a cheeseburger, a McDonald’s cheeseburger, or a Diet Coke like my boss, you should have the freedom to choose them,” he stated, sparking laughter from the audience. Kennedy added, “If you prefer Hostess Twinkies, that should also be an option, but you should be aware of the impact on your health and your family.”
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US Secretary of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes his seat as he arrives during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on his nomination to be Health and Human Services Secretary, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, January 29, 2025. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
Donald Trump is known for his love of Diet Coke and McDonald’s fast food, including having a Diet Coke button on the Resolute Desk and campaigning at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s before the election.
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Kennedy’s hearing before the Senate Finance Committee is just the beginning, as he is set to appear before the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on Thursday as part of the “MAHA” movement initiated within Trump’s administration.
The hearing was anticipated to be contentious due to Kennedy’s controversial views on vaccines and food additives. Kennedy clarified that he is not against vaccines.
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“I’ve worked tirelessly to raise awareness about mercury and toxic chemicals in fish without being labelled anti-fish. Vaccines are essential to healthcare, and all my children are vaccinated,” Kennedy stated during the hearing.
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“In my advocacy, I’ve challenged the status quo and asked difficult questions. I won’t apologize for that. There are significant health challenges in our country that we must confront,” he added.
