In a surprising twist, Donald Trump recently claimed that a wealthy friend of his gained weight while using Ozempic, stirring up quite the conversation around the drug’s reputation. During a meeting on Capitol Hill, Trump provided a colorful account of the friend, who he described as “very smart” and “very powerful” but unfortunately “very fat.” The former president seemed to poke fun at the notion that this so-called miracle drug was working for everyone, especially given his friend’s expanding waistline.
To add some intrigue, Trump noted the staggering price difference of Ozempic between New York City, where it’s priced around $1,300, and London, where it costs just $87. With this anecdote, Trump not only offers a humorous take on a personal friend’s struggle but also highlights the broader issue of drug pricing, with hopes of making necessary medications more affordable for Americans. It’s a delightful mix of humor and health care talk that poses a dual challenge: can we slim down our health concerns while fattening our wallets?
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