Post shared on social media Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly announced that he would ban Coca-Cola if President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
breaking news:
Starting January 20th, Diet Coke will be completely banned in the United States.
It's time to make America healthy again!
What's your reaction? pic.twitter.com/NGPN8f9ILt
— Trump Girl (@TrumpGirl44) December 6, 2024
Verdict: False
There is no evidence that Kennedy made this announcement.
Fact check:
President Kennedy reportedly wants his daughter-in-law to be appointed deputy director of the CIA, which does not require Senate confirmation. independent person. According to the newspaper, Amaryllis Fox Kennedy served as a CIA agent for nearly a decade after being hired in her 20s.
A post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, purportedly said President Kennedy would ban soda in January. The post shows images of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Diet Coke.
“Breaking News: Starting January 20th, Diet Coke will be completely banned in the United States. It's time to make America healthy again! What's your reaction?” the caption reads. are.
That claim is inaccurate. This post appears to have originated from parody account. The characteristics of this account are: Disclaimer In bio. “Official parody account of Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.. This account shows posts of several different foods that President Kennedy has reportedly banned,” the bio says. There is.
There is no such post from President Kennedy. real account. Kennedy has been announced as President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, but he still needs Senate confirmation. politiko. (Related: Did McDonald's give RFK Jr. $850 million in “hush money”?)
This is not the first time misinformation about Trump's nominees has spread online. Check Your Fact recently debunked claims that Elon Musk defended the CEO after Brian Thompson's murder.
