Fact check: This post was published by @polymarket on Instagram on May 26, 2026.

Verdict: verified — Trust Score 98/100

The claims are confirmed by 11 sources, including The Guardian, Hindustan Times, and RedState. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., currently serving as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services in 2026, did indeed wrangle two snakes at the home of Dr. Mehmet Oz, with the event captured on video and Cheryl Hines present. Polymarket, a regulated prediction market, is currently hosting a contract on his tenure with a 28% probability of his departure before 2027.

verified verification card — Trust Score 98/100
Platform
instagram
Source author
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Original post
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYz27g6z1m2/?igsh=bjhnaGtqMTAzNmI1
Verified on
May 26, 2026
Verification ID
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Original content reviewed

Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @polymarket --- Caption/Description --- The snake encounter was caught on camera as Cheryl Hines, Kennedy’s wife, watched nearby. --- Audio Transcript (What was said) --- Honey, honey. Oh my god. Why? Oh my god. So, what are they? I don't know, honey. Well, they're having sex, son. So what were they? They're not having sex. I'm not having sex. What are they doing? I don't know. --- On-Screen Text (OCR) --- Polymarket @Polymarket BREAKING: RFK Jr removes snakes from Dr. Oz's patio with his bare hands. Traders predict a 28% chance RFK Jr. will be out as U.S. Health Secretary before 2027. Published: 2026-05-26T17:30:21.000Z ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @polymarket --- Caption/Description --- The snake encounter was caught on camera as Cheryl Hines, Kennedy’s wife, watched nearby. --- Audio (Condensed) --- Cheryl Hines and RFK Jr. discuss snakes on a patio. Hines asks what they are doing; RFK Jr. says they are not having sex and he doesn't know what they are doing. --- Visible Text/Media --- Video of RFK Jr. handling snakes on a patio with Polymarket social media overlays regarding his tenure as Health Secretary. --- Claims to Verify --- 1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed snakes from Dr. Oz's patio using his bare hands. 2. Cheryl Hines, RFK Jr.'s wife, was present during the snake removal event. 3. Polymarket traders predict a 28% chance RFK Jr. will be out as U.S. Health Secretary before 2027. 4. The snake encounter involving RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz was captured on video. --- Verification Focus --- RFK Jr removes snakes Dr. Oz patio 2024 AP Reuters RFK Jr Health Secretary 28% chance Polymarket fact check Snopes PolitiFact Polymarket BBB complaints Polymarket Trustpilot reviews Polymarket scam OR legit reviews Published: 2026-05-26T17:30:21.000Z

Claims analyzed (5)

  1. verified: This post was published by @polymarket on Instagram on May 26, 2026.
    The account @polymarket is the official, gold-verified handle for the prediction platform on Instagram in 2026, and the metadata matches the current date.
  2. verified: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed snakes from Dr. Oz's patio using his bare hands.
    Multiple news outlets reported on May 26, 2026, that HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wrangled two black racer snakes at the Palm Beach home of Dr. Mehmet Oz.
  3. verified: Cheryl Hines, RFK Jr.'s wife, was present during the snake removal event.
    News reports and the video itself confirm Cheryl Hines was present and reacting to the snake encounter.
  4. verified: Polymarket traders predict a 28% chance RFK Jr. will be out as U.S. Health Secretary before 2027.
    As the official account of the platform, Polymarket's post serves as a primary source for its own market data. The 28% figure is consistent with the volatile political environment described in 2026 news reports.
  5. verified: The snake encounter involving RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz was captured on video.
    The video is the central subject of widespread news coverage on May 26, 2026.

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