RFK Jr. Mocked for Digitally Altering Air Force One Photo Into Fake Thanksgiving Feast

On November 27, 2025, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a "Happy Thanksgiving" image on social media that appeared to show a festive holiday meal. The photo was quickly identified as a digitally altered version of a 2024 picture showing Kennedy, Trump, Elon Musk and others eating McDonald's aboard Air Force One, with the fast food swapped for turkey, mashed potatoes and other Thanksgiving staples.

The doctored image drew widespread mockery, particularly given Kennedy's public role leading the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative and his frequent criticism of institutional dishonesty and media manipulation. Critics said the episode undercut his stated commitment to transparency.

The incident did not carry policy consequences but became a widely shared example of image manipulation by a senior administration official, feeding broader commentary about authenticity and messaging within the administration.