President Donald Trump says that Coca-Cola had agreed to use real cane sugar in its flagship soft drink in the U.S. at his suggestion.

President Trump has a famous affinity for Diet Coke, which uses aspartame, a low-calorie artificial sweetener. He has reinstalled a button on the Oval Office desk that alerts White House staff when he wants a fresh can of Diet Coke.

IOWA, USA — As President Donald Trump has taken to social media encouraging Coca-Cola to use cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup in its popular beverages, some Iowans are pushing back on that idea. "This is kind of our heart and soul," John Maxell said.

President Donald Trump announced what could be refreshing news to some Americans on Wednesday: thanks to him, Coke is changing its American recipe.

Will Coke really follow through with Trump's announcement? And will it make you healthier? The answer isn't terribly surprising.

Democrats and independents say Trump's cuts to Medicaid and wind power, plus a push for cane sugar over corn syrup, are alienating voters in this farm state.

Coca-Cola refused to confirm the president’s claim that he got it to switch to cane sugar. And now it’s defending high-fructose corn syrup.