Joe Pags sat down with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who shared his thoughts on a busy campaign schedule, health initiatives, and why he believes the Democratic Party no longer aligns with his values. As a member of Trump’s transition team, Kennedy has covered ground across nine states in just five days. Despite the grueling pace, he credits his stamina to a daily regimen of hiking, gym sessions, and meditation. “I’ve treated this ... like a marathon rather than a sprint,” he said.
Reflecting on his alignment with Trump, Kennedy noted that his shift wasn’t due to any major personal change—rather, he felt the Democratic Party had strayed from its roots. “People say to me, 'How could you ever leave the Democratic Party,” he told Pags, “and I say, ‘The Democratic Party left me.’”
Kennedy’s commitment to public health has drawn attention from Trump, who has asked him to reform regulatory agencies and combat chronic diseases. With rising obesity rates—74% of Americans today compared to just 3% in Japan—Kennedy argued that regulatory reform is essential to protect public health. He emphasized that Trump is dedicated to “bold action” and quick results, promising “measurable” changes within two years if he joins Trump in Washington.
Kennedy also discussed the recent legal battles over ballots, with the Democratic Party suing to keep his name on ballots in key states like Michigan and Wisconsin. This, he argues, is a tactic to confuse voters and hinder Trump’s chances in the swing states. “If you want me to go to Washington,” he urged his supporters, “vote for Donald Trump. Please don’t vote for me.”
Kennedy’s perspective on Trump was similarly surprising, as he shared how spending time with the former president had reshaped his views. He explains how the media’s portrayal is very different from the real man, describing Trump as “funny all the time, he's congenial, he's kind to people.”
On the topic of the election outcome, Kennedy predicted nothing short of a landslide victory for Trump, based on the enthusiasm he’s witnessed. Recalling packed arenas and supporters lining streets in states like Michigan and Wisconsin, he said, “The intensity of the crowds is like nothing I’ve ever seen. I don’t know a presidential candidate in history, including my uncle, who could reliably put together 20,000 or 28,000" people at a time. Comparing the turnout to past elections, he added, “It’s hard for me to believe this is not going to be a landslide election.”
For the full conversation on Kennedy’s shift in political loyalties and his vision for a healthier America, tune in to Joe Pags' interview with RFK Jr. below.