Former President Donald Trump recently sent social media into a frenzy with a candid White House discussion on rural healthcare. While the topic was serious, it was a personal anecdote about a friend and a popular weight loss drug that truly grabbed headlines. Trump recounted how a “very, very rich,” “very powerful,” and “very fat” friend tried Ozempic, only to find it didn’t work. In fact, according to Trump, his friend ended up “fatter than ever.”
Despite initially saying he wouldn’t name the drug, Trump quickly blurted out, “It was Ozempic…” to the amusement of many. He then shared his blunt advice to his friend: “The drug’s not working on you, move to something else!” When his friend seemingly thanked him for the “truth,” Trump declared, “Well, I gotta be truthful. Always tell the truth.”
The internet, predictably, went wild. Speculation immediately mounted about the identity of this mysterious “very fat” and “very rich” individual. Some online users even pointed to figures like Elon Musk, though an AI chatbot like Grok noted Musk famously *lost* weight using similar drugs, rather than gaining it. The episode sparked a mix of reactions, from those finding Trump’s candor hilarious to others noting his characteristic way of “not telling” while clearly telling.
Interestingly, this isn’t Trump’s first public mention of Ozempic. The Trump administration previously announced plans to significantly cut the prices of Ozempic and Wegovy through “TrumpRx” and Medicare, aiming to make these increasingly popular weight loss medications more affordable. This anecdote adds a personal, albeit controversial, layer to the ongoing public conversation about these transformative drugs and their varying effects.
