Eivind Ertesvag 
In a recent interview, former U.S. President Donald Trump made a surprising assertion: he allegedly persuaded Coca‑Cola to alter its formula. He described how, during his presidency, he reportedly convinced the beverage giant to develop a new recipe.
Trump said, “I got Coca‑Cola to change their recipe — it’s better, much better.”
He suggested that this overdue improvement happened thanks to his influence and leadership, though he didn’t specify what exactly was changed or when.
Representatives from Coca‑Cola have not responded to his claim. The company is famously secretive about its formula, guarded under lock and key at its Atlanta headquarters. Any confirmation—or denial—would likely come through an official statement from their communications office.
While unusual for a president to claim direct influence over a private company’s product development, Trump remained unapologetic in defending his statement. This isn’t the first time he’s boasted about steering corporate decisions during his administration.
The claim raises questions: did Coca‑Cola really tweak its formula? If so, what changed — taste, ingredients, sugar content? At the moment, there’s no public evidence supporting the assertion.
