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Fact check: Trumps police report in NY says 5'10", 287 lbs

Checked on April 16, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The original statement claiming Trump is 5'10" and 287 lbs does not match any official records or documented measurements available. Multiple official documents show different measurements:

  • NY booking documents list him as 6'2", 240 lbs [1]
  • Fulton County Jail records show 6'3", 215 lbs [1]
  • A recent medical physical states 6'3", 224 lbs [1]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

There is significant debate and analysis regarding Trump's actual height:

  • A reporter named Jules Suzdaltsev conducted a pixel analysis comparing Trump to his son Barron (6'7"), calculating Trump's height at 5'11" [2]
  • Multiple observations comparing Trump to other public figures like Prince William and Joe Biden suggest he is closer to 5'11" rather than 6'3" [3]
  • There are suggestions that Trump may use height-increasing shoes or lifts to appear taller [3]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement appears to be completely unsourced as none of the analyzed documents support these specific measurements. Several factors contribute to the confusion:

  • There are significant discrepancies between official records themselves, with weight variations of up to 25 pounds between different bookings [1]
  • The height discrepancy between official records (6'2"-6'3") and independent analysis (5'11") suggests potential inflation in official measurements [3] [4]
  • Medical reports and their accuracy have been subject to skepticism and debate [4]

This inconsistency in reported measurements could benefit various parties:

  • Trump himself might benefit from more favorable physical statistics for public image reasons
  • Critics might benefit from suggesting lower numbers to question his credibility
  • Media outlets benefit from the ongoing controversy and debate about these measurements
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