Donald Trump’s Fast-Food Diet: How Is He Still Standing?
For decades, Donald Trump’s love of fast food has been a running joke — yet few stop to wonder how his body handles it. Even his own Health Secretary, RFK Jr., has publicly questioned it. With daily McDonald’s orders, Diet Cokes, and minimal vegetables, many wonder: how is the president still active, energetic, and apparently healthy on such a diet?
A Diet That’s Hard to Ignore
Trump’s eating habits have never been a secret — nor a model for nutritionists. The president is famous for his fondness for McDonald’s, reportedly consuming it almost every day. Recently, US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called Trump’s diet “really bad” and expressed astonishment that he is still alive and energetic.
Trump has long embraced fast food and sugary snacks, avoiding vegetables and exercise. In a 2016 interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper, he praised the McDonald’s Quarter Pounder, calling it “great stuff.” During his 2024 campaign, he even worked behind a McDonald’s counter in Pennsylvania, joking about his love for the chain while celebrating its workers.
Inside Trump’s Fast-Food Routine
The fast-food habit runs deep. In 2017, Politico reported that his bodyguard, Keith Schiller, often delivered Egg McMuffins for breakfast and multiple Quarter Pounders with fries throughout the day. If the White House kitchen couldn’t meet Trump’s standards, Schiller would head to a local McDonald’s to satisfy cravings for a Quarter Pounder with cheese and a fried apple pie.
According to former aides Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie, a typical order included:
Two Big Macs
Two Filet-O-Fish sandwiches
A chocolate malted shake
Trump has explained that his preference for fast food stems partly from a fear of being poisoned. He reportedly believes meals from established fast-food chains are less likely to be tampered with.
Beyond Burgers
Trump also enjoys well-done steaks with ketchup, avoiding garnishes, vegetables, or relishes. While he claims fast food is mainly for travel, he reportedly eats “really good food” at Mar-a-Lago or the White House, though specifics are unclear.
RFK Jr.’s Reaction
RFK Jr., who recently introduced new dietary guidelines promoting whole foods, proteins, and healthy fats, expressed amazement at Trump’s longevity. On Katie Miller’s podcast, he said:
“The interesting thing about the president is that he eats really bad food, which is McDonald’s, and, you know, candy and Diet Coke. He drinks Diet Coke constantly. I don’t know how he’s alive, but he is.”
Traveling with Trump, Kennedy described the diet as “pumping himself full of poison all day,” yet noted the president remains energetic and, by appearances, in “incredible health.”
Conclusion
Donald Trump’s fast-food lifestyle continues to baffle nutritionists, political observers, and even his own Health Secretary. While he maintains high energy and physical activity, experts warn that long-term reliance on fast food and sugary drinks can have serious health consequences. RFK Jr.’s candid remarks underscore the tension between personal habits and public health, reminding us that diet — even at the highest levels of power — profoundly impacts well-being.