RFK Jr. Says Trump Has Highest Testosterone Levels He Has Seen Over 70
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Updated · The New York Times · May 12
RFK Jr. Says Trump Has Highest Testosterone Levels He Has Seen Over 70
4 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 12
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on a January podcast that Donald Trump had "the highest testosterone levels" Mehmet Oz had seen in anyone over 70, casting the hormone as a clue to the president's vigor.
The remark fits Kennedy's broader public message that testosterone is central to male health and that falling levels worldwide pose an "existential" threat, a view now echoed in federal nutrition guidance urging men to consider fish oil and vitamin D.
Kennedy has also tied that message to his own image, posting workout videos and previously disclosing an anti-aging regimen that includes testosterone replacement therapy.
The episode underscores how masculinity and physical strength have become recurring themes in Trump-world politics, from campaign rhetoric contrasting strength with weakness to Pentagon imagery celebrating muscular fitness.
If data shows testosterone deficiency is falling, why is the narrative of a hormonal crisis so powerful?
As the FDA expands therapy access, how will it balance quality-of-life benefits against long-term health risks?