Thu Jul 17 01:44:02 UTC 2025: ## Trump Claims Coca-Cola Switching Back to Cane Sugar, Company Remains Mum
**Washington D.C.** – Former President Donald Trump has claimed victory in convincing Coca-Cola to revert to using cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup in its US-made Coca-Cola, but the beverage giant is declining to confirm the change.
In a post on Truth Social Wednesday, Trump declared, “I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so. I’d like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola. This will be a very good move by them — You’ll see. It’s just better!”
Coca-Cola offered a carefully worded response, neither confirming nor denying Trump’s announcement. “We appreciate the president’s enthusiasm for our iconic Coca-Cola brand,” the Atlanta-based company stated. “More details on new innovative offerings within our Coca-Cola product range will be shared soon.”
Trump, known for his preference for Diet Coke, did not elaborate on his motivations for advocating for the change. However, his current Secretary of Health, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has been a vocal critic of high-fructose corn syrup, labeling it a “formula for making you obese and diabetic.” Kennedy has pledged to target ultra-processed foods and ingredients rarely found in home kitchens.
High-fructose corn syrup, derived from corn starch, is a cost-effective alternative to sugar favored by many US manufacturers. Government subsidies for corn and tariffs on sugar imports contribute to its affordability. Coca-Cola began using high-fructose corn syrup in its US production in the 1980s. Ironically, the company continues to use cane sugar in many versions of its flagship beverage produced overseas, including the popular Mexican Coca-Cola.
While high sugar consumption in general contributes to the high rates of obesity and overweight Americans, scientific consensus is lacking regarding whether high-fructose corn syrup is less healthy than cane sugar. The FDA stated in a 2018 fact sheet that it was “not aware of any evidence” of a “difference in safety” between foods containing high-fructose corn syrup and those with other sweeteners.
The potential ingredient shift comes at a time of increased scrutiny of processed foods and public health, leaving consumers and industry analysts alike awaiting Coca-Cola’s next announcement.
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