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Trump Picks RFK Jr. for HHS as Kennedy Calls to 'Bring Back Tallow'; Photographed Eating McDonald's with Trump

Nov 17, 2024, 12:44 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, known for his advocacy against processed foods and seed oils like canola, has expressed plans to overhaul U.S. food policies, targeting ultra-processed foods, pesticides, and additives he believes are poisoning Americans. He has called for the return of beef tallow in cooking oils, exclaiming 'Bring back tallow!' Despite his stance on healthy eating, Kennedy was photographed eating McDonald's with Trump on Trump's plane, sparking reactions due to the irony. He has also said he 'cannot wait to eat McDonald's again' once tallow is reintroduced. Experts are weighing in on his claims about cooking oils and nutrition.