RFK Jr’s duck ringtone interrupts White House press conference

Health & FitnessLifestyle
8 Jan 2026 • 3:31 AM MYT
The Independent
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Robert F Kennedy Jr's speech on new dietary guidelines for Americans was interrupted by his phone going off with a duck ringtone as he spoke at the White House on Wednesday, 7 January.

The health secretary announced new guidance that prioritizes protein and encourages consuming less sugar and processed foods.

As he spoke, RFK Jr's phone began to ring — revealing his ringtone as the sound of a duck quacking.

"Duck is also high in protein," Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joked.

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