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Claimant: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Claim: Since Trump took office, obesity is down 7% after 40 years of increase.
Rating: MISLEADING
Explanation: Gallup data show that the decline in obesity began around 2022, before Trump returned to office. From 2024 to 2026, the obesity rate declined from 37.5% to 36.8%, a much smaller drop than Kennedy claimed.
Date: 09/14/2026
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Last Updated on September 14, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check