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Trump Calls Out Musk Over Rising Drug Prices

5/13/2025

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At a recent press conference, President Trump tackled the issue of soaring medication prices, pointing to a "seriously overweight" businessman, presumably Elon Musk. Trump underscored Musk's frustrations over the exorbitant costs of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, which are far pricier in the U.S. compared to Europe, a struggle Musk has openly shared.

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At a recent press conference, President Trump tackled the issue of soaring medication prices, pointing to a "seriously overweight" businessman, presumably Elon Musk. Trump underscored Musk's frustrations over the exorbitant costs of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, which are far pricier in the U.S. compared to Europe, a struggle Musk has openly shared.