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Kennedy Faces Backlash Over Sugar Safety at Rally

3/7/2026

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  • Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced backlash for asking Dunkin’ and Starbucks for safety data.
  • At a rally in Austin, he questioned the safety of beverages with up to 115 grams of sugar.
  • Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey responded with a humorous post invoking the Texas Revolution to praise Dunkin’.
  • Kennedy’s comments align with new U.S. dietary guidelines promoting reduced sugar and addressing the GRAS loophole.