Robert F. Kennedy Jr. captures pair of snakes in viral video
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services, recently gained attention for a video in which he captures two nonvenomous black racer snakes. The incident occurred on the patio of Dr. Mehmet Oz's beachfront property in Palm Beach, Florida. Kennedy's wife, actress Cheryl Hines, can be heard cheering him on during the snake wrangling.
- ▪Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared a video of himself handling two black racer snakes.
- ▪The snakes were found on the patio of Dr. Mehmet Oz's home in Palm Beach, Florida.
- ▪Kennedy's wife, Cheryl Hines, encouraged him during the snake capture.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onRFK Jr. captures pair of snakes in viral videoThe incident is the latest viral wildlife encounter involving the HHS secretary.ByMason LeibMay 27, 2026, 4:00 PM0:52Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., wrangled the reptiles from the patio of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator for Dr. Mehmet Oz.Robert F. Kennedy Jr via StoryfulHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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