Is Donald Trump on a Wonder Weight Loss Drug? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Let us answer your questions about a slightly serious—but also amusing—medical mystery. By Ian Prasad Philbrick June 23, 20265:25 PM Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by Bastien Ohier/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images.
- ▪Let us answer your questions about a slightly serious—but also amusing—medical mystery.
- ▪By Ian Prasad Philbrick June 23, 20265:25 PM Photo illustration by Slate.
- ▪Photo by Bastien Ohier/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images.
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The Slatest Patient Zero? Let us answer your questions about a slightly serious—but also amusing—medical mystery. By Ian Prasad Philbrick June 23, 20265:25 PM Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by Bastien Ohier/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment This story is adapted from Slate’s new and revamped Slatest newsletter. You can sign up here to get it in your inbox every day. The presidency comes with certain perks: a taxpayer-funded plane, a lifetime pension, and a White House staff to service the commander in chief’s every need. But for Donald Trump, another benefit may be early access to what could be the world’s most effective weight loss medication. Today we’re breaking down the story that has everyone speculating. Back up.
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