While speaking with USA Today on Monday about his new YouTube cooking show, The Real Food Show, Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. was asked what the “most exotic” food he had ever eaten was.

Kennedy told USA Today White House correspondent Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy that he would “literally eat anything” and said he does not have a gag reflex. He added that he enjoys experimenting with different foods and will eat food from street vendors when traveling.

When Ramaswamy asked whether he had eaten anything unusual that surprised other people, Kennedy initially asked her to clarify whether she meant something “gross.” After she confirmed that she meant foods other people might find unpleasant, Kennedy responded:

“Oh, I don’t know. I’m getting a signal not to answer that question.”

The interview coincided with the launch of Kennedy’s new YouTube program, The Real Food Show. According to HHS, the series is intended to provide families with accessible nutrition guidance and budget-friendly cooking advice.

The article then discusses criticism surrounding Kennedy’s background and public statements on health and vaccines. It notes that he has advocated removing certain vaccines from the market and has promoted conspiracy theories concerning vaccines, including those for measles and COVID-19.

The article also references previous controversial remarks by Kennedy about germs and reports concerning his treatment of animals.

The article concludes by noting that Kennedy’s comments were met with negative reactions online, including criticism from people who questioned his credibility as the nation’s Health Secretary.