RFK Jr mocked for bizarre claim he can diagnose children’s health issues just by ‘looking at their faces’

AUSTIN, TEXAS: Secretary of Health Robert F Kennedy Jr was trolled over a bizarre claim that he can diagnose children’s health problems just by “looking at their faces.”

Speaking on Wednesday, August 27, at the Texas Capitol in Austin, RFK Jr said facial features, body movement, and social behavior often reveal underlying health issues. 

RFK Jr claims he can identify children’s health problems by appearance

“I grew up with eleven brothers and sisters and about 70 first cousins, and I never saw anyone with diabetes,” Kennedy told the crowd. “I never knew a child with a food allergy. I never knew anybody with autism.”

He added that this personal background gave him a clear idea of what healthy children should look like.

Kennedy went further, saying his observations of children in public spaces confirm his view. “And I know what a healthy child is supposed to look like. I’m looking at kids as I walk through the airports today, as I walk down the street, and I see these kids that are just overburdened with mitochondrial challenges, with inflammation,” he said.

“You can tell from their faces, from their body movements, and from their lack of social connection, and I know that that’s not how our children are supposed to look."

Kennedy’s comments came during his trip to Austin to witness Texas Gov Greg Abbott sign the “Make America Healthy Again” bill. The new law requires food companies to remove certain additives from their products and add clear warning labels.

The Health Secretary has also made headlines this month for his close coordination with President Donald Trump. Kennedy revealed that Trump calls him “three or four times a week,” frequently pressing him with the question: “Why aren’t people healthier yet?”

“He promised to make America healthy again,” Kennedy said, adding, “So he’s keeping me under pressure.” 

Internet reacts to RFK Jr's comment

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has drawn intense backlash online after suggesting he can identify children’s medical problems simply by observing them in public spaces.

Kennedy said he could “tell from their faces and movements” when kids are struggling with health conditions — a remark that quickly went viral.

Skeptics flooded social media with criticism. One user wrote, “I don't believe anything he says. He is not a doctor.” Another added, “This is the best medical expert we’ve got, America? Really?”

“I am flabbergasted that we have this lunatic in charge of H&HS Secretary. His rationale for ignoring scientists who actually test hypotheses, is eyeballing kids in airports? WTF are we thinking?” one person posted.

Another commented, “I know that's not how a man is supposed to look or sound!!” while a different user lamented, “No training and swims in infested waters. He knows nothing. What a waste of oxygen.”

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