DISCLAIMER: This article was first published in June 2026 A lot of attention has been paid over the years to notable weight loss among politicians and other world leaders. For many years, any weight loss by former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was seen as a hint that Christie was planning to run for president. A few years ago, a major weight loss by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was seen as a hint either that Kim had gotten healthier or, conv…
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