‘I Don’t Know How He’s Alive’: Robert Kennedy Jr. Describes Donald Trump’s Diet, Sparks Health Debate

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has revealed that Donald Trump’s eating habits are “bad and unhinged,” which mainly consist of McDonald’s and Diet Coke. However, despite eating junk food, the

79-year-old President remains energetic and in excellent health. “The interesting thing about the president is that he eats really bad food, which is McDonald's. And then candy and Diet Coke,” Kennedy said on The Katie Miller Podcast. “He drinks Diet Coke at all times. If you travel with him, you get this idea that he's just pumping himself full of poison all day long.” Kennedy also joked about Trump, saying he wondered how the President was alive despite eating all the unhealthy food. “I don't know how he's alive, but he is,” he said. “And you don't know how he's walking around, much less being the most energetic person, you know, any of us have ever met.” Despite gorging on fast food, Kennedy said Trump’s overall health is remarkable. He also cited a medical assessment report that has given Trump “the highest testosterone level” that the doctors have ever seen for an individual over 70 years old.

White House says Trump is in excellent health

In December, White House released Trump’s MRI scan details showing him in “excellent health.” According to his physician, Dr Sean Barbabella, his cardiovascular system is excellent, abdominal imaging is normal, and “all major organs appear very healthy and well-perfused.” Like his predecessor Joe Biden, Trump has faced close public scrutiny over signs of ageing. Recently, the President revealed he takes around 325 mg of Aspirin daily, a dose much higher than what the doctors typically recommend - saying it helps keep his blood “nice and thin.” He attributed bruising on his hands to the regimen and said makeup is sometimes used to cover it. Despite repeated criticism by American media, Trump has always remained combative about his health - and regularly blasts them, particularly the New York Times, for repeated coverage on the issue.

Trump’s medical history

According to his medical reports authored by Barbabella, Trump's medical history includes "well-controlled hypercholesterolemia, seasonal allergies, a history of COVID-19 infection", along with other managed conditions like rosacea, actinic keratosis, benign nevi, diverticulosis, and a benign colon polyp. In terms of surgery, the president has undergone an appendectomy at age 11 and later had bilateral cataract surgery. His urinalysis and a broad range of lab results—including CBC, glucose, kidney and liver function, Vitamin B12, PSA, and TSH—were all within normal limits. Notably, his LDL or "bad" cholesterol was at an optimal 51 mg/dL, while his HDL or “good” cholesterol stood at a healthy 77 mg/dL.