Alex Jones has directed his concerns toward President Donald Trump’s well-known Diet Coke consumption, claiming the beverage contains “genetically modified E. coli” that could be harmful to health. As Trump’s Diet Coke button has already been reinstalled, the debate over aspartame safety continues to bubble beneath the surface of American health discussions. How does the aspartame controversy reflect broader debates about artificial ingredients in the American food supply?
The Presidential Diet Coke Debate
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has publicly urged President Donald Trump to abandon his well-documented Diet Coke habit, claiming the beverage contains dangerous ingredients, including “genetically modified E. coli.” Trump’s fondness for the zero-calorie soft drink has been well-established, with reports suggesting he consumed up to 12 cans daily during his first term in office.
The Diet Coke button, a special device Trump installed in the Oval Office that summoned staff to bring him the beverage at a moment’s notice, quickly became a symbol of presidential privilege. Recently restored following Trump’s 2024 election victory, the button represents the president’s unwavering loyalty to the Coca-Cola brand despite health concerns raised by some of his supporters.
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Aspartame Safety Controversy
Jones expressed particular concern about aspartame, the artificial sweetener used in Diet Coke and numerous other products, making alarming claims about its production and safety profile. On his show, Jones stated: “I’m so proud of RFK Jr., I’m so proud of President Trump, I’m so proud of JD Vance, I’m so proud of Elon Musk—but I guarantee you, when Kennedy comes to Trump and says, ‘we’ve got to ban aspartame, Trump’s going to say: ‘I love it.’ Some people die when they’re aspartame addicts.”
Despite Jones’ assertions, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration maintains that aspartame is safe for consumption within approved conditions. The FDA has stated: “FDA scientists do not have safety concerns when aspartame is used under the approved conditions. The sweetener is approved in many countries.”
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Scientific Consensus vs. Public Concerns
The controversy intensified in 2023 when the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans.” However, this classification represents one of the lower risk categories in the IARC system and does not align with the positions of major food safety regulators worldwide who continue to approve aspartame for consumption.
Health Canada, the European Food Safety Authority, and other regulatory bodies join the FDA in considering aspartame safe within established daily intake limits. The FDA has acknowledged the challenge consumers face when navigating conflicting information, stating: “Some consumers may rely on products with aspartame and other sweeteners to help reduce their sugar consumption. We recognize that navigating different information from health organizations is challenging.”
Notably, no scientific evidence supports Jones’ specific claim that aspartame is manufactured using genetically modified E. coli bacteria. While Trump and his DOGE leader Elon Musk both reportedly enjoy Diet Coke, neither has publicly addressed Jones’ warnings about the beverage’s alleged health risks.