New York political candidate weighs in on which Trump cabinet member showers in jeans

A lighthearted TikTok trend about “never-nudes” unexpectedly veered into serious political territory when New York congressional candidate Jack Schlossberg was asked which member of President Donald Trump’s cabinet might fall into the unusual category.

The question came during a short social media interview posted by TikTok creator @whatsyourbagelorder, who typically asks guests about their favorite bagel combinations before pivoting to playful pop-culture prompts. One of those prompts referenced the internet meme “never-nude,” a joking label for people who supposedly never remove certain clothing items—even in private situations like showering.

Who is Trump’s Secretary of Never-Nudes?

“Is RFK Jr. a never nude?” the interviewer asked, using the playful prompt, and Schlossberg responded bluntly about the political figure’s record rather than the joke itself.

“RFK Jr. is a danger to public health. He is a chronic liar, an anti-Semite, and somebody who blamed Jews for COVID. He spreads false information. He’s a blood is on his hands for the measles outbreak that is taking the highest we’ve had in 40 years.”

He then added, “Never-nude? Your words, not mine. I don’t know.”

Schlossberg finished by emphasizing what he said would be his priorities if elected. “What I do know is that if elected to Congress, I would use the full force of my being and the powers of the legislative branch to remove him from power and hold him accountable for his lies.”

Who is Jack Schlossberg?

Schlossberg, 32, is the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy and the son of former U.S. ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy, making him RFK Jr.’s first cousin once removed. A lawyer and political commentator, he has recently emerged as a Democratic candidate for Congress in New York, positioning himself as a vocal critic of misinformation and public health conspiracy theories.

While Schlossberg is a member of the famous Kennedy family, he has repeatedly criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is also part of the extended political dynasty but has drawn controversy for his views on vaccines and public health.

The family divide has become increasingly visible in recent years, particularly as RFK Jr. entered national politics and became aligned with elements of Trump’s political movement.

The context behind Schlossberg’s claims

Schlossberg’s remarks reference several controversies surrounding Kennedy. Public health experts and organizations have repeatedly criticized RFK Jr., Trump’s Secretary of Health and Human Services, for promoting vaccine skepticism through his advocacy group Children’s Health Defense. Critics argue that such messaging contributes to declining vaccination rates.

In recent years, the United States has seen a resurgence of measles cases, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says are often linked to lower vaccination rates. While experts attribute outbreaks to multiple factors, vaccine misinformation has been cited as one contributing issue. Kennedy has rejected accusations that he spreads harmful misinformation and has defended his views as questioning pharmaceutical safety standards.

Why the “never-nude” question?

The term “never-nude” comes from the cult television comedy Arrested Development, where the character Tobias Fünke claims to suffer from a fictional condition that prevents him from being fully unclothed. Whatsyourbagelorder asked the question after RFK Jr. appeared in several social media clips showing the HHS secretary wearing jeans while working out and in other situations when post people might at least wear shorts.

Online, the phrase has become shorthand for joking speculation about someone who might shower or swim while still wearing clothes, often played for laughs in social media interviews. That humor didn’t escape TikTok viewers, who quickly filled the comments with reactions. “You know it’s bad when your own family speaks out against you,” one commenter wrote. Another viewer praised Schlossberg’s composure despite the odd prompt: “Jack had so many funny things to say in that moment but chose to be professional.”