White House denies Trump was mystery patient given early access to weight-loss drug (opens original article in a new tab)

White House officials denied that President Donald Trump was the 79-year-old patient who received early access to an experimental weight-loss drug, calling the speculation 'baseless.'

• White House denies Trump was the 79-year-old patient given early access to retatrutide
• STAT reported that a 79-year-old patient received compassionate use of the drug for severe health issues
• White House called speculation about Trump being the patient 'baseless' and accused commentators of spreading 'bulls***'