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Trump, 80, Has True Height Exposed by Tall Senator
The Daily Beast • • world
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump’s claimed height of 6-foot-3, as listed in his recent White House physical, is questioned after a side-by-side comparison with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who appears noticeably taller despite being officially an inch shorter.
- Historical records show inconsistency in Trump’s reported height, with a 2012 driver’s license listing him at 6-foot-2, and White House medical reports since 2018 stating 6-foot-3.
- Comparisons with other tall figures, such as Prince William, further highlight doubts about Trump’s height claims, as the president appears shorter in photos despite similar reported statures.
- Trump’s listed weight of 224 to 238 pounds in recent physicals has also been scrutinized when compared visually to athletes of similar size, revealing a disparity between official numbers and his actual physique.
- Critics note that Trump’s health and physical image are crucial to his brand of hypermasculinity, but visible signs of aging and health issues challenge the administration’s upbeat portrayal of his vitality.
