Bulwark Takes RFK Jr. Picks a Fight With Dunkin’—And New England Isn’t Having It
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Mar 5, 2026 They unpack RFK Jr.'s demand for
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RFK Jr. Challenges Dunkin On Sugar Safety
- RFK Jr. publicly demanded Dunkin' and Starbucks show safety data for sugary iced coffees.
- He singled out a teenage girl drinking an iced coffee with 115 grams of sugar as the test case, framing it as a public-health challenge.
Dunkin Is A New England Cultural Institution
- Dunkin' is deeply embedded in New England culture and daily life with dense store coverage.
- 1,031 Dunkin' locations are in Massachusetts and 80% of residents live within two miles of a store, amplifying local backlash risk.
Dunkin Menu Often Exceeds Daily Sugar Guidelines
- Many Dunkin' menu items contain sugar amounts far above daily guidelines.
- Examples: large strawberry calotta 110g, vanilla bean calotta up to 167g, and many frozen drinks above 50g versus recommended ~50g/day.