Donald Trump’s weird eating habits

Former White House doctor had to give president vegetables by stealth

Donald Trump
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A former doctor to Donald Trump has admitted he used to sneak cauliflower into the president’s mashed potatoes in a bid to keep him healthy.

Dr Ronny Jackson, a retired Navy rear admiral who is running for Congress in Texas, said one of his regrets was leaving his post as White House physician last year before he could fully implement the diet and exercise plan he had for the president.

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