RFK Jr. Criticizes West Virginia Governor's Weight During Public Health Event

At a Martinsburg event, Kennedy called for Governor Morrisey to lose 30 pounds and participate in public weigh-ins, spotlighting West Virginia's obesity crisis and health reforms.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, made controversial remarks about Governor Patrick Morrisey's weight during a public health event in West Virginia on March 28, 2025.
Kennedy suggested Morrisey lose 30 pounds, follow a carnivore diet, and participate in monthly public weigh-ins as part of a broader discussion on health and obesity.
The event highlighted West Virginia's new law banning certain food dyes in public school lunches, a key component of Morrisey's 'Four Pillars of a Healthy West Virginia' initiative.
West Virginia has the highest adult obesity rate in the United States at 41 percent, underscoring the urgency of both state and federal health initiatives.
Governor Morrisey responded to Kennedy's remarks with humor, while emphasizing his commitment to improving the state's health through SNAP reforms and other measures.