A die-hard Diet Coke enthusiast and Trump supporter receives a unique present from the CEO of Coca-Cola, prompting online users to comment, "This is why Pepsi reigns supreme."

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PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: President-elect Donald Trump’s love affair with Diet Coke continues as he gears up for his second term.

On Tuesday, January 14, the president-elect was beaming with happiness as he received a personalized bottle of his favorite beverage, just days before his inauguration.

Donald Trump celebrated with a special edition of Diet Coke commemorating his presidency. 

In a photo shared by Deputy Director of Communications Margo Martin, Donald Trump is seen grinning ear-to-ear next to Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO James Quincey.

The President-elect is pictured with a glass bottle of Diet Coke, adorned with a unique inauguration-themed label. The label showcases a stylish combination of gray, blue, and red, prominently displaying the phrase “Inauguration of President of the United States Donald J Trump” along with the date, January 20, 2025.

As if the special edition bottle wasn't sufficient, it was enclosed in a vibrant red box that included a card highlighting Coca-Cola's influence on the economy.

The message stated, “We take pride in upholding our longstanding tradition of honoring the US presidential inauguration with a special commemorative bottle,” highlighting the company’s impressive $55 billion impact on economic activity and its backing of 860,000 jobs across the United States.

For Coca-Cola, special-edition inauguration bottles are nothing new. Obama’s inaugural Coke bottles reportedly fetch as much as $50 a pop on eBay, the Daily Mail noted. But the tradition wasn’t as sweet for some Trump critics, who were quick to pour out their disdain on social media.

"From this point forward, we will be enjoying Diet Pepsi," a user shared on X.

"That's the reason why Pepsi is superior," another person commented.

"Out of nowhere, I have a strong desire for a Pepsi," someone commented.

"Isn't it what MAGA claimed? That RFK JR would improve the diets of Americans?" another person questioned.

"One commenter noted, 'The main reason big corporations are pleased about Trump's return to the presidency is that his tax policies primarily impacted the middle class rather than the wealthy.'"

"Trump is expected to start marketing his own soda soon to add to his collection of bibles, sneakers, watches, trading cards, cologne, and various other ventures. What a display of dignity and class... that's our President-elect," another critic expressed indignantly.

Donald Trump's fascination with Diet Coke

Donald Trump’s relationship with Diet Coke is the stuff of legends. During his first stint in the White House, he even installed a button in the Oval Office to summon his favorite drink at a moment’s notice. “Everyone does get a little nervous when I press that button,” Trump joked at the time.

His well-known fondness for Diet Coke is such that those in his company seldom witness him consuming anything different.

During a podcast, UFC CEO Dana White revealed an interesting observation about Donald Trump, stating, “I’ve never witnessed him drink a glass of water.” He continued, “He’ll spend the entire night at the fights with me—literally, we’re talking about six hours. I’ll offer him a water, and he’ll decline. Then someone will bring him a Coke, and that’s what he ends up drinking.”

Even PGA golfer John Daly had to admit that Trump takes the cake—or, in this case, the Coke. “My god, I thought I could drink them, but man, he can drink them,” Daly said in a conversation with Kid Rock and Tucker Carlson. Kid Rock chimed in with a laugh, “He does put them away.”

Although he is often associated with Diet Coke, Trump was seen enjoying a red-label Coca-Cola while campaigning for the 2024 election, leading to speculation that he may have made a switch to the original Coke.

Certainly, his complicated feelings towards diet sodas are widely known. In a memorable tweet from 2012, Trump remarked, “I have never seen a thin person drinking Diet Coke,” which left many people puzzled.

Despite his concerns, Trump couldn't shake off his fondness for soda. "The Coca-Cola company isn't too pleased with me—that's fine, I'll continue enjoying that junk," he later confessed.