Former President Donald Trump announced that Coca-Cola will start using real cane sugar in its sodas instead of high-fructose corn syrup. The move comes after Trump thanked “all of those in authority at Coca-Cola” for the change, which Trump claims will improve the taste of Coke.
According to Trump, the switch from corn syrup to cane sugar is a win for his base, particularly during a time when they are divided over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. However, it remains unclear if the company has actually agreed to make this change.
Coca-Cola has not confirmed the agreement, but the move follows Trump’s efforts to score political points. The switch from corn syrup to cane sugar is seen as a potential benefit for public health, as high-fructose corn syrup has been linked to diabetes and obesity. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the move, writing on X that “thank you @POTUS!”
Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2025/07/trump-coca-cola-maha/683591