Staff Reports
The mainstream media has once again shown its true colors, and this time, it’s more about undermining a rising political figure than addressing the glaring issue of obesity in America. As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. prepares to tackle this public health crisis head-on, the New York Times throws a fit, instead focusing on criticizing his plans rather than highlighting the obesity epidemic that’s ravaging the nation.
In a recent editorial, the Times frets over the potential impact of Kennedy’s efforts on the kingdom of processed foods. As he gears up to head the Department of Health and Human Services under Donald Trump, he is poised to shake up the Food and Drug Administration, the gatekeeper for a staggering 80% of America’s food supply. One would think that a potential overhaul targeting unhealthy practices would be cause for celebration. Instead, the media is wringing its hands over the prospect of healthier options becoming the norm, particularly when that could affect the sugary and artificial-status quo.
Kennedy’s push to cleanse our food system from artificial ingredients is a direct hit at Big Food, an industry that’s made a comfortable living shoveling brightly colored, overly processed junk down America’s throats. The idea of regulating the colorful packaging that appeals to children and adults alike has the industry quaking in their boots. After all, who wouldn’t be concerned about bumping up their manufacturing costs and losing loyal customers craving their daily sugar fix?
The Times includes a rather curious response from a representative of the Consumer Brands Association, who warns that using political ideologies instead of scientific findings to influence food safety could hinder access to safe, nutritious foods. This is rich coming from an industry representative whose very job is to protect the interests of companies that profit from America’s unhealthy eating habits. It’s almost as if they’re more concerned about profits than the actual health of the population.
MSM Downplays Need to Tackle Obesity Epidemic to Take Shots at RFK Jr. #PJMedia https://t.co/g6nZRHci7O
— Matt Margolis (@mattmargolis) November 17, 2024
The media is not just criticizing Kennedy’s perspective; it’s also attempting to fact-check him on the use of artificial ingredients, specifically targeting Froot Loops. The claims are trivialized by implying that Canada’s version is similar, even when it (surprise, surprise) uses natural colorings instead of the synthetic ones that taint the U.S. version. The condescending tone smacks of desperation, trying to paint Kennedy as misinformed for merely pointing out the glaring discrepancies in food safety standards between countries.
It’s clear that in the eyes of the mainstream media, elevating public health takes a backseat to political biases. If tackling the obesity epidemic were genuinely the priority for everyone involved, the response wouldn’t be to downplay the dire need for reform, but rather to rally behind the need for change. Big Food isn’t the enemy here; the real opposition is an industry that prefers to sweep health concerns under the rug while maintaining its grip on consumer appetites. As the left wrangles over Kennedy’s plans, Americans continue to suffer from the effects of an unhealthy food system.
