Donald Trump’s remark, shared by Mehmet Oz, reignites discussion on diet and health views
April 15, 2026: A resurfaced remark by Donald Trump about diet soft drinks has triggered fresh debate over his views on health and nutrition. The comment was recalled by Mehmet Oz during a podcast hosted by Donald Trump Jr., where Oz shared that Trump once suggested diet soda could be beneficial because it “kills grass,” and therefore might also destroy cancer cells in the body.
According to Oz, the conversation took place aboard Air Force One, where Trump, holding a fizzy drink, made the remark in what appeared to be a lighthearted manner. The anecdote has since gained traction, drawing attention to Trump’s long-standing and often unconventional beliefs about diet, including his defence of soda consumption and claims about their ingredients.
The discussion comes amid broader scrutiny of Trump’s health and lifestyle, even as officials like Oz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promote healthier dietary habits. While Trump has been described as physically fit by Oz, experts continue to caution against such claims about diet sodas, emphasising established research on their potential health risks.