Donald Trump Claims Soda Kills Cancer Cells Because It Kills Grass

President Donald Trump claimed diet soda is good for him because it kills grass, so it must kill cancer cells inside the body.

“President Donald Trump reportedly thinks soda is good for him, because it kills grass — and therefore it must also kill cancer cells”

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Oz shared the claim during an appearance on Donald Trump Jr's podcast.

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Trump was seen drinking a soft drink and repeated a similar idea, saying the Fanta is fresh squeezed.

Trump has a strong preference for diet soda and would often use a red button in the Oval Office to request one.

The comments come amid discussions involving Oz and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

Trump's eating habits have been described as unhinged by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

Trump is known to love fast-food, with Kennedy saying he drinks Diet Coke all the time.

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The president only eats junk food while on the road as he believes big corporations have quality control.

During his first term, he affixed a red valet button to his desk to order Diet Coke.

Oz and Kennedy have campaigned on reducing processed foods.

Oz recalled a moment during a flight where Trump had orange soda on his desk.

Trump claimed it kills cancer cells and was fresh squeezed.

Trump Jr. responded with laughter and said his father has energy and stamina.

There are no confirmed studies showing diet soda kills cancer cells.

Medical experts generally consider diet soft drinks unhealthy.

The comments triggered public debate about health communication.

Experts say health claims require scientific evidence.

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The discussion highlighted Trump's past statements about exercise and energy levels.

The White House did not immediately return requests for comment.

The comments come while health officials promote nutrition awareness.