US doctor Mehmet Oz recently shared that President Donald Trump believes that diet soda can target and kill cancer cells within the body. Dr. Oz, who serves as the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, disclosed this information during a conversation with Donald Trump Jr on his podcast Triggered. According to Dr. Oz, President Trump’s reasoning is that since diet soda can eliminate rust, it should also be effective at eradicating cancer cells internally.
Despite these claims, there is no scientific evidence to support President Trump’s assertion that diet soda can combat cancer. This isn’t the first time the president’s dietary habits have come under scrutiny. US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior criticized President Trump for having what he described as the most “unhinged” eating habits within his administration.
Kennedy highlighted Trump’s fondness for fast-food, particularly McDonald’s, candies, and Diet Coke. He expressed surprise at Trump’s ability to maintain his health despite his poor eating choices. Kennedy noted that Trump mainly indulges in junk food while traveling, trusting large corporations for his meals to avoid falling ill. However, Kennedy mentioned that when at Mar-a-Lago or the White House, Trump consumes healthier options.
In a separate incident, Republican National Committee chair Joe Gruters revealed that Trump had created a custom McDonald’s super-burger during his 2024 campaign, combining a Filet-o-Fish, a Quarter Pounder, and a Big Mac. This excessive consumption of processed foods is associated with various chronic diseases, including diabetes and obesity, issues that Trump and Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative aim to address.
