(NewsNation) — The Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” summit kicked off Wednesday in Washington D.C., with dozens of influencers and tech CEOs in attendance.
The summit comes as the Trump administration works to attract independent voters to the MAHA movement ahead of the midterm elections. The event is centered upon the Trump administration’s idea of reshaping America’s health and wellness landscape.
Speakers headlining the event include Vice President J.D. Vance and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Other big names include Medicare and Medicaid Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, UFC president Dana White and race car driver Danica Patrick. The Hill reports that officials from companies including Regeneron, Google, Walmart and Neuralink will also be in attendance and that comedian Russell Brand will take the stage before Kennedy closes out the event.
One of the anticipated talking points for the event is weight loss drugs, as President Trump recently announced a plan to lower prescription drug prices. The administration says the prices of Ozempic and Wegovy will fall from “$1,000 and $1,350 per month” to “$350 when purchased through TrumpRx.” This comes as Kennedy labels obesity as the biggest factor in health issues in the U.S.
“If we want to solve the chronic disease crisis, we have to tackle obesity. Obesity is the number one driver of chronic disease,” Kennedy said. “50% of our adult population are obese or overweight and it drives up 50% of health care costs in this country.”
President Trump has said that Americans could see weight loss drug prices lowered as soon as January 2026 through TrumpRx.