The Washington Post reports doctors have raised concerns about President Trump’s health after observed bruising, a swollen ankle and pronounced somnolence. Police records from Aug 2023 listed his weight at 215 lb; the White House physical released in May lists 238 lb, a roughly 23 lb (10.5 kg) increase since the last campaign. At his 1.90 m height he would cross the clinical obesity threshold with about 1.6 lb (0.7 kg) more than the May report.

2026-08-24

The Washington Post reports doctors have raised concerns about President Trump’s health after observed bruising, a swollen ankle and pronounced somnolence. Police records from Aug 2023 listed his weight at 215 lb; the White House physical released in May lists 238 lb, a roughly 23 lb (10.5 kg) increase since the last campaign. At his 1.90 m height he would cross the clinical obesity threshold with about 1.6 lb (0.7 kg) more than the May report.