Washington DC - Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been forced to back off his aggressive workout regimen as he recovers from a recent surgery.

On Tuesday, HHS shared an X post that included several photos of officials from the department celebrating National Agriculture Day, and the unveiling of the new "Product of USA" label that will be adorned on food products.

"Consumers will now be able to Eat Real American Food with confidence that the meat, poultry, and egg products they buy are 100% a product of the United States," the post stated.

X users were quick to notice and point out that in one of the photos, Kennedy is seen donning a black sling around his left arm.

According to The Daily Beast, Kennedy underwent surgery for an injured rotator cuff on March 10, a procedure after which doctors usually advise patients to immobilize their affected arm in a sling for four to six weeks.

Since he was appointed to lead HHS, Kennedy has made fitness a big part of his messaging to the public by sharing videos of himself and others working out, but the secretary has faced ridicule online over his insistence on working out in jeans.

In a recent interview, Kennedy explained he wears jeans out of convenience and said he's "in too deep" to stop now, as it effectively brings attention to his message.