Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the 71-year-old health secretary, stirred up a mix of amusement and eye-rolls this Thanksgiving after posting a peculiar photo on X.
The image, which included President Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Elon Musk, and House Speaker Mike Johnson, showed the group gathered for a festive feast aboard Air Force One.
A traditional spread of turkey, Brussels sprouts, corn, mashed potatoes, and more was neatly displayed, giving the impression of a perfect holiday moment.
Fans Spot the Digital Tweaks
However, eagle-eyed followers quickly noticed something was off.
The photo appeared heavily edited, borrowing elements from a November 2024 image originally shared by Don Jr.
In that original snapshot, RFK Jr looked hilariously horrified as he ate a McDonald’s meal with a side of Coke, while all the men wore the same outfits and sat in the same positions.
The only differences were the plates in front of them: stuffing for RFK Jr. and a pie slice for Don Jr.
Thanksgiving Plans Stay Private
Unlike last year, Kennedy didn’t share his actual Thanksgiving plans with fans.
In 2024, he made headlines after deep-frying a turkey barefoot — a stunt that had viewers cringing and laughing in equal measure.
In a viral video from that day, Kennedy explained that he was using beef tallow and showed the white rendered fat to the camera.
As he carefully lowered the turkey into the bubbling pot, he warned, “This is the dangerous part.”
He even asked his wife, Cheryl Hines, whether she’d try the turkey, to which she replied, “No, I don’t eat turkey.”
Forty minutes later, he triumphantly pulled the bird out, barefoot as ever, declaring, “That’s going to be delicious.”
Of course, experts generally advise against deep-frying a turkey at home — especially without shoes.
Comments on the President’s Diet Come Back Into Focus
Kennedy has long been vocal about his views on President Trump’s eating habits.
After being “forced” to eat fast food aboard Air Force One, he told the Joe Polish Show that the president’s meals were often unhealthy.
“The stuff he eats is really, like bad,” Kennedy said.
“Campaign food is always bad, but the food that goes onto that airplane is, like, just poison.”
He added that options are usually limited to Big Macs or KFC.
Advocating for Healthier Choices Through MAHA
As part of his Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, Kennedy has promised to fight against food with additives, pesticides, and other toxic chemicals — many of which are found in McDonald’s meals.
His concerns extend to ingredients like dextrose and Xanthan gum, commonly found in items such as the Sausage McGriddle or Big Macs.
Dextrose, a simple sugar derived from corn or wheat, can spike blood sugar levels and is linked to liver issues.
It’s particularly risky for people with or prone to diabetes, as it can lead to insulin resistance — a condition where the body’s cells stop responding to insulin, raising the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Xanthan gum, meanwhile, is widely considered safe but can cause bloating and digestive discomfort in some people.
Kennedy’s warnings about these additives tie directly into his broader mission to promote healthier, cleaner food.
RFK Jr’s Thanksgiving Moment Sparks Conversation
Whether it was the edited image or his previous deep-frying escapades, Kennedy’s Thanksgiving posts never fail to spark discussion online.
Fans and critics alike dissect his choices — from what’s on his plate to how he presents it — showing that even holiday photos can become a public health debate when RFK Jr. is involved.
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