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Fact check: What is the official height and weight of Donald Trump according to his medical records?

Checked on September 10, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The official height and weight of Donald Trump, according to his medical records, are reported to be 6 feet and 3 inches tall and 224 pounds by multiple sources, including [1], [2], [1], and [3] [1] [2] [3]. However, source [4] questions the accuracy of Trump's reported height, citing a photo with Prince William where Trump appears visibly shorter [4]. Sources [6], [7], and [5] do not provide information on Trump's official height and weight, but source [5] mentions a new health record system introduced by Trump [5]. Source [2] also reports Trump's weight as 224 pounds, but does not explicitly mention his height [2]. The majority of the sources confirm Trump's weight as 224 pounds, with source [2] and [3] adding that this is 20 pounds lighter than he weighed in 2020 [2] [3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key missing context in the original statement is the potential discrepancy in Trump's reported height, as highlighted by source [4] [4]. Additionally, sources [6], [7], and [5] do not provide any information on Trump's official height and weight, which could be seen as a lack of transparency [6] [7] [5]. Alternative viewpoints on Trump's health and fitness are also presented, with sources [3] and [2] stating that he is 'fully fit' to serve as commander in chief [3] [2]. Some possible beneficiaries of the reported height and weight could be Trump himself, as it may be seen as a way to present himself in a more positive light, as well as the White House doctor, who may be seen as a credible source [1] [2]. On the other hand, those who question the accuracy of the reported height, such as source [4], may be seen as beneficiaries of a more critical viewpoint [4].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be seen as potentially misleading, as it does not account for the discrepancy in Trump's reported height [4]. Additionally, the statement does not provide any context about the sources of the information, which could be seen as a lack of transparency [6] [7] [5]. The beneficiaries of this potential misinformation could be Trump himself, as well as the White House doctor, who may be seen as presenting a more positive image of Trump's health [1] [2]. However, those who question the accuracy of the reported height, such as source [4], may be seen as benefiting from a more critical viewpoint [4]. Overall, it is crucial to consider multiple sources and viewpoints when assessing the accuracy of the original statement [1] [2] [4] [6] [7] [5] [3].

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