Bulwark Takes RFK Jr.'s MAHA Minions Are Super Pissed At Him Over Watches
Jun 28, 2025
RFK Jr. is attempting to make wearable health tech trendy with a massive ad push, but his supporters are outraged, fearing government surveillance. The backlash centers on concerns over data privacy and the intertwined interests of tech companies. Meanwhile, the bizarre feud between the Liver King and Joe Rogan unfolds, raising eyebrows over extreme diets and their ties to the wellness movement. The hosts mix humor and critique as they navigate these controversial health initiatives and the cult-like zeal surrounding them.
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MAHA Backlash on Wearables
- RFK Jr. launched a $20 million government ad campaign to promote wearables as "cool," focusing on health monitoring like glucose levels.
- This campaign sparked backlash within his own health-conscious MAHA base due to privacy and surveillance fears.
Privacy Concerns Among MAHA Followers
- RFK Jr.'s MAHA supporters value privacy and oppose government tracking, seeing wearable promotion as intrusive government overreach.
- They reject the idea of government data collection on location or health through devices like wearable tech.
Business Links to Wearable Push
- RFK Jr.'s promotion of glucose monitors seems linked to business interests of his close advisors, the Means siblings.
- Their companies benefit from increased adoption of health wearables and related subscription apps.