Morning Joe Hosts Horrified by RFK Jr. and Kid Rock's Workout Video

The TV personalities reacted with shock and humor to the viral clip featuring the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the musician.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The hosts of MSNBC's Morning Joe show were left stunned by a new workout video released on social media featuring Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and musician Kid Rock. In the video, the pair engaged in an intense workout routine that included a cold plunge, with RFK Jr. wearing jeans, which prompted strong reactions from the Morning Joe hosts about the questionable choices and behaviors displayed.

Why it matters

The video has sparked further criticism of RFK Jr.'s controversial tenure as Secretary of Health and Human Services, particularly his anti-vaccine stance and the promotion of a new food pyramid that prioritizes meat and dairy over fruits and whole grains. The hosts' reactions highlight the growing public scrutiny and concern over RFK Jr.'s leadership in the department.

The details

In the Instagram video, RFK Jr. and Kid Rock worked out together in Rock's home gym, including riding an air bike and doing push-ups in a sauna. RFK Jr. also took a cold plunge in a pair of jeans before sharing a glass of whole milk with Rock in a hot tub. The Morning Joe hosts were shocked by RFK Jr.'s choice of clothing for the cold plunge, with Willie Geist recalling how RFK Jr. previously swam in the polluted Rock Creek in Washington, D.C. The hosts also criticized RFK Jr.'s constant need to display himself and questioned the appropriateness of the video.

  • On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, RFK Jr. posted the workout video on Instagram.
  • On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Morning Joe hosts discussed and reacted to the video on their show.

The players

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The Secretary of Health and Human Services who has faced criticism for his anti-vaccine stance and the promotion of a new food pyramid that prioritizes meat and dairy over fruits and whole grains.

Kid Rock

A musician who partnered with RFK Jr. in the workout video.

Joe Scarborough

A host of the Morning Joe show who reacted with shock and humor to the workout video.

Mika Brzezinski

A host of the Morning Joe show who was visibly disturbed by the workout video and questioned RFK Jr.'s behavior.

Willie Geist

A host of the Morning Joe show who criticized RFK Jr.'s choice of clothing and recalled his previous swim in the polluted Rock Creek.

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What they’re saying

“Um… I can't unsee this.”

— Mika Brzezinski (Morning Joe)

“Vladimir Putin has met his match.”

— Joe Scarborough (Morning Joe)

“Can we start with the jeans? What is it with RFK Jr. wearing jeans in water?”

— Willie Geist (Morning Joe)

“Remember, he went swimming at Rock Creek Park, and now, he's taking a cold plunge in a hot tub with Kid Rock in a pair of wranglers? What's going on?”

— Willie Geist (Morning Joe)

“First, he's sitting in feces, in water, in the park, and now, an ice bath. I've done ice baths — look at this. This is Vladimir Putin's, like, winter retreat. But again, the wranglers and a cold plunge… come on! … There are no words to express just the lunkheads in this administration. It's just unbelievable.”

— Joe Scarborough (Morning Joe)

What’s next

The Morning Joe hosts did not mention any specific next steps related to this story.

The takeaway

The Morning Joe hosts' reactions to the workout video featuring RFK Jr. and Kid Rock highlight the growing public scrutiny and concern over RFK Jr.'s controversial tenure as Secretary of Health and Human Services, particularly his anti-vaccine stance and the promotion of a new food pyramid that prioritizes meat and dairy over fruits and whole grains.