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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s lost 80 pounds on GLP-1, sparking fresh talk of 2028 White House run

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Chamberlain, S. (2026, September 21). Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s lost 80 pounds on GLP-1, sparking fresh talk of 2028 White House run. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/21/us-news/illinois-gov-jb-pritzker-says-hes-lost-80-pounds-on-glp-1-sparking-fresh-talk-of-2028-white-house-run/

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker disclosed on "CBS Mornings" that he has lost 80 pounds over two years using GLP-1 medication, emphasizing this was a personal health journey unrelated to potential political ambitions for 2028. Despite speculation about his presidential aspirations, Pritzker maintained focus on governing Illinois and running for re-election in November. The article draws parallels with past instances where politicians have altered their weight before major campaigns but notes that such efforts do not guarantee electoral success.

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JB Pritzker, the Illinois Governor and Democrat, revealed he has lost 80lbs over two years using GLP-1 medication for his diabetes diagnosis. During an interview with CBS on Monday, Pritzker shared that his father's death from a heart attack at age 39 prompted him to remain vigilant about health risks associated with being overweight. He attributed additional weight gain during his tenure as governor to job pressures and faced mockery from Donald Trump for it. When asked if the dramatic weight loss was linked to potential plans for a presidential run in 2028, Pritzker denied any immediate ambitions beyond serving as Illinois' governor, though he did not rule out future political aspirations. This follows a trend of politicians altering their diets or using medication to manage weight ahead of national campaigns, but past efforts have rarely translated into successful bids for the presidency.

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed Monday that he’s lost 80 pounds in two years with the help of GLP-1 medication — but denied his regimen had anything to do with plans to run for president in two years time. asserted

regimen → reveal → time

“I’ve been driven my whole life to lose weight,” Pritzker told “CBS Mornings” in a new interview. asserted

Pritzker → drive → interview

“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. asserted

that → do → me

I have not made any decisions about what I might do in the future. uncertain

I → make → future

I can tell you I want to be the governor of the state of Illinois for a while longer, and I’m running for re-election [this November].” asserted

I → tell → election

Asked point-blank if he would seek the Democratic nomination in 2028, the 61-year-old told reporter David Begnaud: “I honestly am focused on what’s best for the people of Illinois.” asserted

what → ask → Illinois

Pritzker, a billionaire heir to the Hyatt hotel fortune, did not specify which drug he is taking. asserted

he → specify → drug

There is a long history of presidential candidates dropping weight before launching a run for the White House, usually unsuccessfully. asserted

candidates → be → House

In early 2013, then-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie dropped at least 40 pounds after undergoing lap-band surgery ahead of a sucessful re-election campaign and an unsuccessful bid for the Republican nomination in 2016. asserted

Christie → drop → 2016

During that same cycle, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush lost a similar amount of weight by adhering to the paleo diet, while Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) drew attention for his vegan diet and intermittent fasting during the 2020 campaign. asserted

Booker → lose → campaign

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s lost 80 pounds on GLP-1, sparking fresh talk of 2028 White House run

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