Trump has bonkers theory about Diet Coke and cancer, Dr. Oz reveals
WASHINGTON — President Trump is once again drawing attention for his unconventional views on food and drink, with top health officials describing his enthusiasm for diet soda and sugary beverages — and the unusual reasoning he uses to justify them.
Donald Trump has reportedly suggested that diet soda might have health benefits based on a theory that it could eliminate cancer cells. The idea, according to remarks shared by Mehmet Oz, is tied to Trump’s comparison between the drink’s effects on grass and its potential effects inside the human body.
Oz recalled that during meetings involving himself and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the president often made a point of displaying his preference for diet soda and even using a button in the Oval Office to summon it. He also noted Trump’s habit of keeping candy nearby during discussions.
According to Oz, Trump has argued that because diet soda can damage or kill grass when spilled, it could logically be assumed to target harmful cells in the body as well. Medical professionals, however, broadly consider diet sodas to be unhealthy, with research linking them to issues such as weight gain and insulin resistance that can contribute to Type 2 diabetes.
Oz shared these accounts during an appearance on Donald Trump Jr.’s podcast “Triggered,” where he and Kennedy are described as part of a broader effort to encourage healthier eating habits through the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.
Despite those efforts, both Oz and Kennedy have reportedly struggled to shift the president’s dietary choices. Oz described a recent flight on Air Force One where Trump had an orange soda on his desk. When questioned, Trump allegedly suggested it was healthy, referring to it as “fresh squeezed” and again downplaying concerns about sugar content.
Trump Jr. reacted with humor to his father’s unusual health claims, while also noting that, despite his diet, the president remains energetic and engaged in his duties. He suggested that even if Trump does not personally follow strict nutritional advice, he may still value public awareness of healthier habits.
Oz also reflected on Trump’s physical condition during the 2016 campaign period, stating that medical evaluations at the time indicated strong overall health. He described the president’s hormone levels as notably high without the use of supplements.
The president has long been known for unorthodox ideas about health and exercise, including a so-called “battery theory” in which he has reportedly suggested that the body has a limited amount of energy and that physical activity must be carefully rationed.
His diet choices have also frequently included fast food. In one instance after his 2024 election victory, Trump was photographed with fast-food meals aboard his private aircraft alongside supporters, including Kennedy. He has also had McDonald’s meals delivered to the White House via DoorDash.
Kennedy has previously remarked on the president’s eating habits in colorful terms, describing his physical resilience as extraordinary despite what he called an “unusual” or extreme diet.
The accounts collectively paint a picture of a president whose personal approach to food and health often clashes with the advice of his own health advisers, even as those advisers continue efforts to promote more traditional nutritional guidelines.
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