Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared in West Virginia on Friday, March 28, to discuss the state’s health initiatives — but also made a few rude remarks at Governor Patrick Morrisey’s expense.
During the joint live appearance, they spoke about the administration having West Virginia lead the “Make America Healthy Again” movement and save federal tax dollars as well, WVVA reports.
Morrisey, 57, introduced Kennedy, 70, to the stage for the event. During his speech, Kennedy began to fat-shame Gov. Morrisey, as seen in a video published by The New York Post. He made several comments about the Republican politician’s weight, even suggesting public monthly weigh-ins.
Kennedy told the crowd he and Morrisey met during the early stages of the Trump transition. “I said to Governor Morrisey the first time I saw him, I said, ‘You look like you ate Governor Morrisey,’ ” Kennedy recalled.
“There was a lot of talk about getting healthy again, and I’m very happy that he’s invited me to be his personal trainer,” he said before the crowd laughed.
“I’m going to put him on a really rigorous regimen,” Kennedy continued. “And we’re going to put him on a carnivore diet.”
Kennedy then asked the crowd if Morrisey should do a “public weigh-in once a month.” He added that if Morrisey lost 30 pounds, he would return to West Virginia to celebrate and do a public weigh-in with him.
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