**Fact Check: Did Trump Launch a Prescription Drug 'American Loyalty Program' at Mar-a-Lago?**
Fact Check: Did Trump Launch a Prescription Drug ‘American Loyalty Program’ at Mar-a-Lago?
Viral Claim: A video circulating on TikTok and X claims that former President Donald Trump, alongside a “senior Pfizer executive,” announced a new program called “TrumpRX” during a private dinner at Mar-a-Lago. The post alleges the program would give Americans over 65 a “loyalty discount” of up to 60% on name-brand pharmaceuticals, but only if they sign a pledge to “vote for America First candidates.”
Rating: 🔴 FALSE – Satire / Fabricated
Why it’s fake:
- No Evidence of the Event: There are no credible news reports, press releases, or official statements from the Trump campaign, the RNC, or Pfizer regarding a “TrumpRX” program. The video uses footage from a 2022 dinner that was about fundraising, not healthcare policy.
- The “Pledge” is Illegal: Offering a direct financial benefit (a drug discount) in exchange for a promise to vote is a violation of federal election bribery laws (18 U.S.C. § 597). No serious political campaign would publicly announce such a scheme.
- Pharma Policy Contradiction: While Trump’s 2020 “Most Favored Nation” executive order aimed to lower drug prices, the idea of a partnership with Pfizer to create a private “loyalty program” contradicts the anti-Big Pharma rhetoric his campaign currently uses.
- Source of the Video: The original clip was created by a known satirical TikTok account (@TheOnionPilled, now suspended) that uses AI lip-syncing to make politicians say absurd things. The voice in the clip does not match Trump’s actual tone or rhythm.
Bottom Line: The claim that Trump launched a “TrumpRX” prescription drug loyalty program tied to a voting pledge