Pritzker reveals 80-pound GLP-1 weight loss

Neal Rothschild

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker points with both hands while walking in a parade — Photo: Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker told "CBS Mornings" that he's been on GLP-1s since 2024 and has lost 80 pounds.

Why it matters: Pritzker said the treatment has made him feel "a whole lot different and a whole lot better," as he faces growing attention as a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate.

Pritzker has faced a barrage of insults about his weight from President Trump.

What he's saying: "I've been driven my whole life to lose weight," Pritzker told CBS. "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."

Pritzker said he started taking a GLP-1 medication as a weekly injection after being diagnosed with diabetes two years ago. He said he quickly began to notice effects, including appetite changes within days and shedding two pounds in the first week.
He also said Illinois covers GLP-1s on the state insurance plan.

The bottom line: Pritzker acknowledged that there's interest in whether the revelation was tied to a possible 2028 run, but he didn't tip his hand.

"I have not made any decisions about what I might do in the 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 reelection."

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Pritzker reveals 80-pound GLP-1 weight loss

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