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Pritzker's Weight Loss Sparks Debate

Updated 2026-09-30 10:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has lost 80 pounds and is considering a potential run for president in 2028. His weight loss journey has sparked discussions about changing attitudes towards presidential appearance.

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The Hill
JB Pritzker is looking different these days. Illinois's Democratic governor, who is considering a 2028 run for president, admitted as much when he acknowledged he lost 80 pounds after using a GLP-1 in the last two years to help treat his diabetes. Pritzker’s weight loss journey has been so apparen
2026-09-30 10:00 UTC
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