Trump Highlights Ozempic Price Differences and Shares Friend's Experience at Rural Healthcare Event

During a White House event on rural healthcare, US President Donald Trump shared a personal anecdote about a wealthy friend who used the weight-loss drug Ozempic. Trump highlighted the significant price difference between the US and the UK for the medication, citing $1,300 in New York versus $87 in London. He also noted that the drug did not work for his friend, who has reportedly gained weight, using this to emphasize concerns over high drug prices and healthcare access in rural America.