Rubio Rejects RFK Jr.'s Diet as 'Crazy' in Podcast Interview

Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly rejected Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s diet of red meat and fermented foods during a podcast interview, calling it "crazy" and "not sustainable" while his wife revealed his own fondness for Pop-Tarts and fast food. The exchange, which took place on "The Katie Miller Podcast" and was posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, highlighted a lighthearted disagreement within the Trump administration over dietary habits.

When asked if he had adopted Kennedy's reported diet, Rubio responded emphatically. "No! This is a crazy diet," he said. "This is a diet that consists of eating sauerkraut and meat. Now you understand, like, this is not a sustainable thing." He pointed to the logistical challenges of maintaining such a regimen while traveling internationally. "He has to travel with coolers of sauerkraut! I'm not going to travel the world with a cooler full of sauerkraut. It's ridiculous. I can't do it. It's not sustainable for me."

Despite his personal rejection of the diet, Rubio affirmed his support for the broader "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement championed by Kennedy. "I'm in favor of MAHA. Like, I think...