diff --git a/summarizer.py b/summarizer.py
index 2c1c09b..8ab95c5 100644
--- a/summarizer.py
+++ b/summarizer.py
@@ -8,4 +8,5 @@ class Summarizer(PrecompiledProgram):
         self.predict = dspy.Predict("input -> summary")
 
     def forward(self, input: str) -> str:
+        input = input.strip()
         return self.predict(input=input)