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Trump Critiques Ozempic While Promoting Rural Healthcare

1/17/2026

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On January 16, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump commented on a wealthy friend's struggles with the weight loss drug Ozempic during remarks promoting rural healthcare funding.
He described the friend as "fatter than ever."
He claimed the drug doesn’t work for him.
He highlighted drug-cost disparities between the United Kingdom and the United States, noting the lower price abroad.
The remarks were part of a broader discussion on healthcare issues.

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Story summary

On January 16, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump commented on a wealthy friend's struggles with the weight loss drug Ozempic during remarks promoting rural healthcare funding.
He described the friend as "fatter than ever."
He claimed the drug doesn’t work for him.
He highlighted drug-cost disparities between the United Kingdom and the United States, noting the lower price abroad.
The remarks were part of a broader discussion on healthcare issues.