Illinois Gov. Pritzker reveals 80-pound weight loss from GLP-1 use
The potential 2028 presidential candidate disclosed he has taken the diabetes medication since 2024 after his own diabetes diagnosis.
What to know
- Pritzker disclosed he has lost 80 pounds using GLP-1 medication since a 2024 diabetes diagnosis, describing it as 'life-changing' in a CBS News interview.
- He has been overweight since childhood and faced public mockery including Trump's 2024 campaign comments; his father died of a heart attack at 39.
- Pritzker said Illinois state employee insurance now covers GLP-1 medications, citing long-term cost savings from reduced diabetes and obesity-related disease rates.
- He did not directly answer whether the 2028 presidential race influenced his decision to use GLP-1 and lose weight, saying he has 'not made any decisions' about his future.
JB Pritzker Illinois Governor
Donald Trump Former U.S. President
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Media outlets amplify Pritzker's GLP-1 disclosure
CNN, The New York Times, and other outlets reported on Pritzker's revelation, noting his status as a potential 2028 presidential candidate and his statement that Illinois state employee insurance covers GLP-1 medications to reduce long-term healthcare costs.
“The fact that I am now able to do it because this GLP-1 became available is truly, like — I mean, it's something that has meant a lot to me.”
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Again, @govpritzker.illinois.gov was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. He wants to stay alive so he’s taking a GLP-1 as prescribed by his doctor. But to this incredibly awful (including morally) @nytimes.com reporter Reid Epstein, it’s a sign that Pritzker’s running for president.
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Sizing Up a 2028 Bid, He Used a Weight-Loss Drug to Drop 80 Pounds https://www. nytimes.com/2026/09/21/us/poli tics/jb-pritzker-glp-1-ozempic-2028-presidential-race.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Home Page @ home-page-newyorktimes
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https://www. europesays.com/thestates/3704/ Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he has lost 80 pounds on ‘life-changing’ GLP-1 medication # Illinois
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CBS News broadcasts full Pritzker interview on GLP-1 and diabetes
CBS News aired Pritzker's interview with David Begnaud discussing his GLP-1 weight loss journey following his diabetes diagnosis.
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Pritzker discloses GLP-1 use and 80-pound weight loss on CBS Mornings
In an interview with CBS News, Pritzker publicly revealed for the first time that he has been on a GLP-1 regimen since 2024 and has lost 80 pounds. He described the medication as transformative and discussed the end of food cravings.
“I have an opportunity, just with the platform I have as governor, to tell people that this is something that can work for them. I think they should do it with a doctor's advice. But I can tell you, at least for me, it has been really life-changing.”
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8 outlets first by Axios, 2d ago · also CBS News, Washington Examiner, Chicago Sun Times, The Hill, Yahoo, NYT +1 · read ↗
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first by Politico, 2d ago · also The Washington Sun, KEYT-TV, CNN, NY Post, New York Post
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- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Reveals He Uses a GLP-1 Medication The Washington Sun · 2d ago
- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he has lost 80 pounds on ‘life-changing’ GLP-1 medication KEYT-TV · 2d ago
- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s lost 80 pounds on GLP-1, sparking fresh talk of 2028 White House run NY Post · 2d ago
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Pritzker diagnosed with diabetes, begins GLP-1 medication — Pritzker was diagnosed with diabetes and started a GLP-1 medication regimen on doctor's advice. He has been overweight since childhood and gained additional weight during his time as Illinois governor.
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# CNN # News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he has lost 80 pounds on ‘life-changing’ GLP-1 medication