RFK Jr. challenges overweight West Virginia governor to get healthy

In a recent joint event held in West Virginia, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly addressed the state's obesity crisis by calling out Governor Patrick Morrisey for his weight. This event took place against the backdrop of the ongoing efforts in West Virginia to combat high obesity rates, which currently rank among the highest in the United States. In a region where the obesity prevalence exceeds 40%, strategies to promote healthier lifestyles have become increasingly urgent. Morrisey and Kennedy announced a ban on certain food dyes, claiming this would improve nutrition for residents. Alongside this policy, a waiver has been submitted by West Virginia that aims to prohibit the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to purchase soda, reinforcing a focus on healthier food options. Kennedy vocally supported this initiative, urging other governors to take similar action and remove soda from the SNAP benefits program. His statement emphasized that taxpayer-funded soda subsidies contribute to the obesity epidemic and should be reconsidered. During this event, Kennedy not only encouraged state reform but made light-hearted yet pointed remarks regarding Morrisey's physical appearance. He suggested that Morrisey adopt a strict carnivore diet and emphasized the importance of annual public weigh-ins to maintain accountability. Kennedy's comments included humor about the governor's weight, stating he appeared as if he