Fact check: How has Donald Trump's height been reported by different news outlets?

1. Summary of the results

The reports on Donald Trump's height vary across different news outlets, with some sources stating his height as 6 feet 3 inches ^[1], while others suggest that this may not be entirely accurate, citing comparisons to Prince William, who is also 6 feet 3 inches tall, and noting that Trump appears shorter in photos ^{[2] [3]}. Some analyses also mention that Trump's booking documents stated he was 6 feet 2 inches tall ^[1], and a reporter's calculation based on a photo suggested he is exactly 5'11" ^[1]. Additionally, there are reports that Trump's medical exam results list him as 6 feet, 2.5 inches tall ^[4]. It is also worth noting that there have been various reports and anecdotes suggesting Trump's height may not be entirely accurate ^[5].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key piece of missing context is the lack of a consistent and reliable measurement of Trump's height, with different sources providing different numbers ^[1]. Alternative viewpoints include the idea that Trump's height has been exaggerated, with some sources suggesting that he is actually shorter than his reported height ^{[2] [3]}. It is also important to consider the potential for bias in the reporting of Trump's height, with some sources potentially having a vested interest in portraying him in a certain light ^[4]. Furthermore, the fact that Trump's height has sparked debate, with comparisons to Prince William and professional athletes raising questions about the accuracy of his reported height, is also an important context to consider ^[6].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement asks how Donald Trump's height has been reported by different news outlets, but does not provide any context or framing for the question, which could potentially lead to misinformation or bias ^[1]. Some sources may benefit from portraying Trump's height in a certain way, such as to make him appear more or less imposing ^{[2] [3]}. For example, sources that are critical of Trump may be more likely to report that his height is actually shorter than his reported height, while sources that are supportive of Trump may be more likely to report that his height is accurate ^[4]. Additionally, the fact that some sources have reported false information about Trump's height, such as the claim that the New York Police Department confirmed his height as 5 feet 10 inches and weight as 287 pounds, highlights the potential for misinformation and bias in the reporting of his height ^[4].