At a Glance
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Dr. Oz told President Trump he has “the highest testosterone level that he’s ever seen for an individual over 70 years old”
- Kennedy praised Trump’s “constitution of a deity” despite a diet of McDonald’s, candy and Diet Coke
- White House spokesman agreed, citing Trump’s “flawless physical report results”
- Why it matters: The administration is pushing back against concerns about the 79-year-old president’s health and fitness for office
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made explosive new claims about President Donald Trump’s health, telling a podcast audience that the 79-year-old commander-in-chief has testosterone levels that shocked even celebrity physician Dr. Mehmet Oz.
The health and human services secretary appeared on Katie Miller’s podcast this week, where he discussed the president’s constitution in glowing terms.
“He’s got- he’s in incredible health,” Kennedy, 71, said. “Dr. Oz looked at his medical records and said he’s got the highest testosterone level that he’s ever seen for an individual over 70 years old.”
The claim drew laughter from Miller, 34, the wife of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, as Kennedy added: “I know the president will be happy that I’ll repeat that.”
Medical Concerns About High Testosterone
While Kennedy presented the testosterone level as a positive, Harvard Medical School notes that “having too much naturally-occurring testosterone is not a common problem among men.” The medical institution lists numerous potential negative side effects of elevated testosterone, including:
- Heart muscle damage
- Increased risk of heart attack
- Liver disease
- Fluid retention
- Headaches
- Increased risk of blood clots
- Mood swings, euphoria, irritability
- Impaired judgment and delusions
Kennedy’s “Deity” Praise Amid Diet Concerns
Despite his role as health secretary, Kennedy appeared unconcerned about Trump’s notorious diet habits, which he described in detail during the podcast appearance.
“He’s got the constitution of a deity” despite “pumping himself full of poison all day long,” Kennedy claimed.
The secretary specifically called out Trump’s consumption of McDonald’s food, candy and Diet Coke.
“He drinks Diet Coke at all times,” Kennedy said. “I don’t know how he’s alive.”
White House Backs Kennedy’s Assessment
The White House embraced Kennedy’s characterizations in a statement provided to News Of Losangeles.
“Secretary Kennedy is right: as his golf championships and flawless physical report results indicate, President Trump has the constitution and energy levels most young people could only dream of having,” a White House spokesman said.
Trump Addresses His Own Health Questions
The president has recently pushed back against questions about his health and signs of aging. In a Wall Street Journal interview earlier this month for a story titled “As Signs of Aging Emerge, Trump Responds With Defiance,” Trump insisted he has “perfect health.”
The president refuted recent photos that appeared to show him dozing off in meetings. He also offered an explanation for his often-bruised hands, claiming they result from taking a higher daily dose of aspirin than doctors recommend.
“They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart,” Trump told the outlet. “I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart. Does that make sense?”
Accounts of Trump’s McDonald’s Habits
Multiple sources have documented Trump’s fondness for fast food, particularly McDonald’s. Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters recounted joining Trump on the 2024 campaign trail and witnessing his eating habits firsthand.
Gruters described finding “hot fries waiting for him from McDonald’s” along with a massive order: “a Filet-O-Fish, a Quarter Pounder and a Big Mac.”
“I think he combined two of them,” Gruters added, suggesting Trump merged menu items.
The account aligns with descriptions in the 2017 book “Let Trump Be Trump” by former Trump aides David Bossie and Corey Lewandowski. The authors wrote that Trump would order “two Big Macs, two Filet-O-Fish and a chocolate malted.”
According to the book, “On Trump Force One, there were four major food groups: McDonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken, pizza and Diet Coke.”
Ongoing Health Debate
Trump’s health remains a frequent topic of discussion among both supporters and critics. The administration’s latest defense comes through Kennedy’s podcast appearance and the White House’s supportive statement.
The health secretary’s claims about Trump’s testosterone levels and overall constitution represent the most detailed public comments from a cabinet member about the president’s physical condition since taking office.
Key Takeaways
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims Dr. Oz called Trump’s testosterone levels the highest he’s seen in a man over 70
- Kennedy praised Trump’s health despite what he called a diet of “poison” including McDonald’s and Diet Coke
- The White House endorsed Kennedy’s assessment, pointing to Trump’s golf game and medical reports
- Trump recently defended his health in a Wall Street Journal interview, explaining away bruised hands as aspirin-related
