Newsom's Office Mocks RFK Jr. and Kid Rock's Bizarre Workout Video

The California governor's press team roasts the Trump-allied duo's viral social media campaign promoting jeans, milk, and questionable exercise routines.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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A bizarre workout video featuring Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Kid Rock has gone viral, drawing criticism and mockery from California Governor Gavin Newsom's office. The 1.5-minute video, titled "ROCK OUT WORK OUT," shows the two men exercising in unconventional ways, including RFK Jr. biking in tight jeans with no shoes and Kid Rock doing pushups. The video ends with the pair drinking glasses of whole milk in an indoor pool. Newsom's press office responded to the video with a sarcastic comment, and others on social media have also expressed confusion and concern over the video's content.

Why it matters

The video has sparked controversy due to RFK Jr.'s position as the Secretary of Health and Human Services under the Trump administration, as he has come under fire for undermining cancer research and gutting agency jobs. The collaboration with longtime Trump supporter Kid Rock also raises questions about the priorities and messaging of the current administration.

The details

The Feb. 17 video features a hallucinatory montage of RFK Jr. and Kid Rock working out together in various settings, including a gym, sauna, and pickleball court. At one point, a shirtless RFK Jr. is seen on an exercise bike wearing skin-tight jeans but no shoes, while Kid Rock, also barefoot, does pushups before getting on the bike and flipping off the camera. The video ends with the pair celebrating by drinking glasses of whole milk while lounging in an indoor pool.

  • The video was posted on February 17, 2026.

The players

Gavin Newsom

The governor of California, whose press office responded to the video with a sarcastic comment.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The Secretary of Health and Human Services under the Trump administration, who has come under fire for undermining cancer research and gutting agency jobs.

Kid Rock

A longtime supporter of former President Donald Trump, who collaborated with RFK Jr. on the workout video.

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What they’re saying

“Is this after toilet seat #2 or #3? ❄️”

— Governor Newsom Press Office, Press Office (Twitter)

“Cold plunge in the dungarees! Next level!”

— Anonymous (Instagram)

“This is uncomfortably weird and creepy”

— Anonymous (Instagram)

“Drinking milk in the hot tub with Kid Rock…WTAF did I just watch? Can we maybe restore the cancer funding & funding for schools to buy local ingredients and stop pouring cash into making this really weird content?”

— Anonymous (Instagram)

What’s next

The public and political scrutiny of RFK Jr.'s actions as Secretary of Health and Human Services is likely to continue, with calls for him to address the concerns raised about his policies and decisions.

The takeaway

The bizarre workout video featuring RFK Jr. and Kid Rock has become a symbol of the perceived disconnect between the current administration's priorities and the needs of the public, particularly in areas like cancer research and education funding.