Trump Cabinet Officials Embrace Sauerkraut-Kimchi Diet, Report Says

A new report has revealed that several high-ranking officials in the Trump administration have adopted a diet heavy in fermented foods, leading to what one newspaper described as 'slightly sulfurous odors' in their midst. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and Vice President JD Vance are among those who have embraced a regimen of sauerkraut, kimchi, and grass-fed steak, promoted by physician Dr. Sean O'Mara.

The diet, which promises weight loss and improved gut health, has caused some social friction among colleagues and family members. According to the Wall Street Journal, the officials have determined that the health benefits outweigh the pungent side effects. 'Sauerkraut doesn't exactly travel well, and officials around them have apparently noticed,' the newspaper reported.

Kennedy, who has followed the diet for about a year, initially found the flavor off-putting but has since become a devotee. His wife, Cheryl Hines, described in a podcast how he often hands her bags of sauerkraut to carry in her handbag, leading to awkward moments. Lutnick has taken the lifestyle further by fermenting his own vegetables, while Vance reportedly snacks on pickles and fermented sides even during travel on Air Force Two. Duffy's commitment was so evident that former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy noticed his glowing skin and became a convert himself.

Dr. O'Mara, who has built a private practice around the diet with consultations costing up to $18,000, argues that the benefits to appearance and energy are worth any lingering odor. For now, the cabinet's fermented-food faithful appear unbothered by the social cost, with the diet continuing to gain adherents within the administration.