Old clip of Scott Jennings bizarre 'Ozempic in water' proposal to fix low birth rate now viral

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: An old clip of Conservative commentator Scott Jennings joking about replacing fluoride in public water systems with a weight-loss drug Ozempic is going viral on social media.

The clip which originally aired on CNN in July 2025 was viewed and circulated widely on X on February 15, grabbing attention all around.

Scott Jennings' jokes about Ozempic-low birth rate link

During the July 2025 segment on CNN, Jennings riffed on country’s declining birth rate and the popularity of weight-loss medications.

“Very simple. I'm taking all the fluoride out of the water and I'm replacing it with Ozempic. And in 18 months, I will have the birth rate crisis in this country solved. We'll all be hot, we're having babies again,” he said, prompting laughter on set.

The exaggerated tone and studio reaction made it clear that Jennings was making a satirical comment.

The clip, reshared on February 14, had garnered over 900,000 views in less than 24 hours of posting. Many commentators went along with Scott Jennings calling it a “great idea” while others mentioned their concerns around it.

The joke referenced the explosive popularity and controversy surrounding Ozempic, manufactured by Novo Nordisk.

Ozempic remains controversial drug in US

Ozempic has been widely discussed for both its effectiveness in weight loss and its downsides. 

Novo Nordisk faces thousands of lawsuits in US courts, with potential damages reportedly exceeding $2 billion.

Plaintiffs allege complications including gastroparesis (stomach paralysis), intestinal blockages, pancreatitis, kidney damage and vision loss.

The drug has also drawn criticism for its high US price and inconsistent insurance coverage, prompting political pressure and government efforts to reduce costs.

Falling birth rate in US

Jennings’ joke did touch on a real demographic concern: falling birth rates in the US.

Provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows slightly more than 3.6 million births were recorded in 2025, about 24,000 fewer than in 2024.

Experts say Americans are marrying later and cite financial pressures including housing costs, health insurance, and childcare expenses as key reasons couples are delaying or forgoing having children. 

The Trump administration previously took steps aimed at encouraging births, including issuing an executive order to expand access to in vitro fertilization and backing proposals for so-called “baby bonuses.”

On February 5, Trump unveiled the TrumpRx website, saying the initiative would help Americans “save a fortune” on expensive medications, including Ozempic and fertility treatments.

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