RFK Jr. says Trump ‘lost 30 pounds’ even with all the ‘crap that he eats’

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested President Trump has lost 30 pounds, while commenting on the unhealthy foods the president eats.

Kennedy, during an interview with Fox News’s Sean Hannity, said he saw Trump the day before, adding, “I think he's lost 30 pounds.” His comment came after the news host said the president “is getting healthier.”

“He looks great. And he told me, he's not using ... for example, if he has a burger now, he usually doesn't have it with a bun,” Hannity said.

Kennedy replied, “Oh, I didn't know that he was actually changing his diet.”

“I have to say this ... and even with all the — can I say — crap that he eats,” the recently confirmed secretary added.

The interview took place at a Steak ‘n Shake in Florida after the company announced it would be using beef tallow instead of seed oils to make its french fries, a swap Kennedy has been promoting for health purposes.

“But he has a genetic system that, like ...” Kennedy began.

Hannity seemingly finished the sentence: “is second to none.”

They joked that Trump likes McDonald's, KFC, pizza and Diet Coke, which prompted Hannity to ask Kennedy if he has an issue with sugary drinks or diet sodas.

“Yes,” the secretary said.

Hannity asked, “But, again, you're not going to ban it.”

“I'm not going to take them away from people, but we shouldn't be subsidizing them,” Kennedy said. “We shouldn't, as you said, 10 percent of food stamps, which are federally funded, taxpayer-funded program ... is going to the poorest neighborhoods.”

The secretary has pushed a "Make American Healthy Again" agenda, which involves reviewing programs — such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously known as food stamps — that allow Americans to purchase what he considers unhealthy foods.

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