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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use and 80-pound weight loss, pressed on possible presidential run

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.

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CBS News· Sep 21, 3:14 PMJB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use and 80-pound weight loss, pressed on possible presidential run

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