The transcript discusses concerns from White House doctors about Donald Trump’s weight, which has become a notable health issue. Trump’s weight increased from 215 pounds in 2023 to 238 pounds by May 2025, bringing him close to obesity for his height. This adds to existing health problems like hand bruising, ankle swelling, and cognitive decline. The narrator highlights Trump’s sedentary lifestyle, noting he avoids exercise, finds it boring, and primarily plays golf—poorly—using carts instead of walking. His diet is also criticized, with reports of consuming multiple McDonald’s items and candy, which even RFK Jr. called "really bad food" and questioned how Trump remains alive. Doctors have advised Trump to focus on weight loss and physical activity, with some outside experts stressing that addressing obesity is as vital as protecting his life. The White House deflects by citing his energy and stamina, which the narrator disputes. Trump’s sensitivity about his weight is noted, as he has mocked others like Chris Christie but avoids bulletproof vests for fear of looking fat. The transcript concludes that this weight issue is another medical concern, potentially affecting Trump’s mood and behavior, though no official response has been provided.
Well, folks, according to White House doctors, Donald Trump is too fat. And that is not a joke, that is not an exaggeration. That is what they're saying. According to medical professionals, both in and out of the White House, Donald Trump's weight gain is cause for concern. And you can add it to the long list of medical issues that Donald Trump has, whether it be the bruising on his hands, the swollen ankles, the rash on his neck, which we really never got an explanation for, the cognitive decline. I mean, there's a lot going wrong with Donald Trump. And I guess the weight is the latest installment in that list. So we're going to talk about this article and everything going on. But I do want to point out that it's not exactly surprising. I mean, if we're being real with each other, you know, Donald Trump doesn't exercise. He doesn't move. He kind of just sits around the White House and falls asleep in meetings. And when he is exercising, all he's doing is playing golf. He also doesn't really walk much on the golf course. He has these golf carts that take him around. And I also want to point out that he's just not very good at golf. So the sport that he does play, he's not even good at. Just watch this clip. Oh, he's shanked it. Oh my god, I got that on video. Nice Donald. Yeah, I'm pretty sure the hole is over there. I'm pretty sure the goal of golf is to get it into the hole, not into the dunes or the sand bunker. But you know, what do I know? Look, I haven't hit a golf ball in months. The last time I did was at a driving range. And before that, it had been years since I had a golf ball. I'm convinced I could beat Donald Trump in a round of golf. I'm pretty sure anybody really could with, you know, how he's hitting his ball right there. Not good. What went wrong, Donald? What went wrong? And of course, you know, we know about Donald Trump's exercise regimen. He's not interested. This is according to the Wall Street Journal. Trump calls exercise boring. He isn't interested in an exercise routine other than golf saying, I just don't like it. It's boring. Oh, man, Trump said to walk on a treadmill or to run on a treadmill for hours and hours like some people do, that's not for me. OK, Trump takes a couple of different medications to control his cholesterol and uses other cream to treat a skin condition. His doctor reported in April that being the rash on his neck, but we didn't get much more on that in terms of answers. Barbara Bella, Trump's physician, said the president uses aspirin for cardiac prevention. He said Trump takes 325 milligrams of aspirin a day, a low dose of aspirin is most commonly 81 milligrams. So Trump is taking around three to four times the recommendations for an aspirin dose. He said, they'd rather have me take the smaller one. I take the larger one. I've done it for years. And what it does is cause the bruising. So Trump is also trying to explain the bruising on his hands. But in conjunction with the lack of exercise, we know about Donald Trump's diet. We've seen many, many different photos of and videos of him enjoying the Donalds. This was during the campaign trail. And this photo went viral for a lot of reasons. I mean, not only does Donald Trump have like a burger, another burger, a fry, and then a large drink as well somewhere in the photo. But there's RFK Jr. Mr. Oh, fast food is going to kill ya. Look at him. He's diving in. What happened to that? The whole health thing went out the window, I guess. Trump also hasn't made changes to his diets in a podcast interview in October that being October of 2025. Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Grooters described being shocked by Trump's eating habits when they traveled together during the campaign. While flying to a campaign event, according to him, Trump consumed French fries, a McDonald's quarter pounder hamburger, a Big Mac and a Filet O'Fish, which is actually seems to be like what's going on in this photo as well. So he's a man with a consistent order. Trump said he had plenty of energy which he credited to his parents who he said were energetic until their old age. Genetics are very important. And I have very good genetics, which I couldn't disagree more with. And the final clip I want to show you before we get into the original article is RFK Jr. even admitting that Donald Trump's diet is trash. And he's like, confused as to how he's still alive. - Who has the most unhinged eating habits? - A president. (laughs) Oh, you know, the interesting thing about the president is that he eats really bad food, which is McDonald's. And then, you know, candy and a diet coke. But he eats the drinks the diet coke all times. He has a constitution of a deity. I don't know how he's alive. But he is, but, and he's at Mar-a-Lago. He says, he really just can't listen to him much more. That's just a me thing. And I hate this guy as well, so it doesn't help. But, yeah, even RFK Jr. is saying, I don't know how he's alive. That's great. And so that brings us to the doctors being concerned about Donald Trump's weight. So much so that they're kind of speaking up. Donald Trump has faced scrutiny for bruising on his hands, swelling in his ankles, and apparent drowsiness, not apparent. It's very clear. Among other questions about his health, some doctors say they're worried about another risk. The 23 pounds that Donald Trump may have gained since his last campaign for president. In August of 2023, when he was charged in Georgia and in election interference case, Trump's booking record listed his weight as 215 pounds, which a lot of people questioned at the time, but nonetheless, he weighed 238 pounds in May of this year. And that's in May. So who knows what the number is now? But that was according to a medical report that was released by the White House that month. That would make him about 1.6 pounds shy of being classified as obese, as he was in 2019 and 2020 given his height of six foot three, which is also debated. Trump's medical measurements have been long dissected and it's unclear where the 2023 weight figure originated. But the president has appeared heavier in photos and he did during his campaign and the administration said he gained 14 pounds between his most recent annual medical checkups, which is a lot in that amount of time. White House physicians have said they've advised Trump who has made a little secret for his love of fast food and his distaste for intense exercise to focus on weight loss and proving his diet and sustained physical activity. Outside doctors put it more directly, the 80 year old president would be safer if he reduced his waistline. Quote, "We know that obesity is a strong factor for numerous health issues as well as premature disability and death," said Scott Cahn, the director for the National Center for Weight and Wellness, any George Washington University physician addressing obesity to protect the president's health should be a priority similar to ensuring secret service protections for his life. That's a big statement to make saying that those are on the same level is I think probably medically consistent, medically sound, but also just a big statement to make about the president's health, you know, it's interesting. The White House, of course, did not respond to requests about Donald Trump. For a request for comment, I should say, about Donald Trump's weight, pointing instead to his energy and stamina, which neither are great, by the way. So, you know, you can't really divert attention away to those things because those things are already bad. But nonetheless, Trump has demonstrated signs of healthy aging, gonna have to disagree with you there, a champ to the author, his weekly White House schedule frequently includes intense periods of meetings, press events in public remarks. He spends many weekends playing golf. His physicians have repeatedly said that they've been impressed by his energy, cognitive fitness and other positive markers. I told him he could do a better job with his diet, said Donald Trump's physician in the first term, but Trump's weight is a risk factor. Medical experts have said more than 40% of American adults are obese, and an additional 30% are overweight, according to federal data, R.F.K. Jr. and other senior officials have said that reducing, or excuse me, reducing Americans weight should be a priority as part of their campaign to make America healthy again. And Donald Trump is not, you know, really leading the charge on that. But the interesting thing here is that Donald Trump has repeatedly invoked weight for his opponents. So he goes after JB Pritzker, and his former advisor, Chris Christie, the former governor of New Jersey as well. He said, recently, I would never call anybody fat at the White House correspondence dinner where he mocked the idea of Chris Christie and Jerry Nadler fighting over a cheesecake. I have my own problems, you know. Trump has sometimes quipped about his own appearance, saying he hasn't wanted to wear bulletproof vest because they can make him look fat. So you can only imagine how this report is making Donald Trump feel. He's probably not all that happy because, you know, his weight is being pointed out. His doctors are telling him his weight is a problem. The White House did not respond to other questions about the president's health, including physicians, recommendations this year that Trump addresses weight. And whether he has ever taken a GLP one, you know, those anti-fat drugs that are really going around that are miracles. They make people lose a lot of weight. Trump has said he's never taken one. Trump's diet and weight have been scrutinized across his political career with his love for McDonald's, obviously being something that people have brought up. And what's interesting about this article is they even have a graph. So if this interests you, we have Donald Trump's graph here of his weight. So back in September of 2016, this was the reported weight, 236. And that was his BMI and stuff like that. And then it went up and up and during his first term, he reached a peak of 244 pounds. Then apparently it plummeted all the way down to 215. And remember, this weight was self-reported. So when Donald Trump got booked in Georgia and said he's six, three, 215 pounds, that was self-reporting just to keep that in mind. So maybe this graph isn't all that accurate. These are just according to the numbers that have been documented at least. And now, you know, back in April, Donald Trump had, was weighed in at 224 pounds. And now he's up to 238 pounds. It seems to be going up exponentially from his Georgia booking date. So, you know, interesting nonetheless, it just adds to the long list of medical issues that Donald Trump is suffering from. And I can only imagine how Trump feels behind the scenes that his doctors have come to him and said, hey, buddy, you got to drop a couple. You know, this is a guy who's incredibly self-conscious. He has a very fragile ego. And so something like that might really send him spiraling. Maybe these conversations happened around the time that he was randomly bombing you wrong or threatening to nuclear, nuclear, and nuke them and wipe out their civilization in a night. Maybe that's when he had these conversations and that's why he was so erratic. Who's to say, right? But anyway, look, I'll leave the video there. 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Podcast Summary
Key Points:
White House doctors have expressed concern about Donald Trump’s weight gain, adding to a list of health issues including bruising, swollen ankles, and cognitive decline.
Trump’s weight reportedly rose from 215 pounds (self-reported in 2023) to 238 pounds by May 2025, nearing obesity classification for his height.
Trump’s lifestyle includes a lack of exercise (he calls it boring) and a diet heavy in fast food, such as McDonald’s burgers and fries, which even RFK Jr. has criticized.
Doctors recommend weight loss and improved diet, with some outside experts equating addressing obesity to a priority as critical as presidential security.
Trump has a history of mocking others’ weight, like Chris Christie, but is sensitive about his own appearance, including avoiding bulletproof vests due to looking fat.
The White House has not commented on weight concerns, instead citing Trump’s energy and stamina, though critics dispute these claims.
Summary:
The transcript discusses concerns from White House doctors about Donald Trump’s weight, which has become a notable health issue. Trump’s weight increased from 215 pounds in 2023 to 238 pounds by May 2025, bringing him close to obesity for his height. This adds to existing health problems like hand bruising, ankle swelling, and cognitive decline.
The narrator highlights Trump’s sedentary lifestyle, noting he avoids exercise, finds it boring, and primarily plays golf—poorly—using carts instead of walking. His diet is also criticized, with reports of consuming multiple McDonald’s items and candy, which even RFK Jr. called "really bad food" and questioned how Trump remains alive.
Doctors have advised Trump to focus on weight loss and physical activity, with some outside experts stressing that addressing obesity is as vital as protecting his life. The White House deflects by citing his energy and stamina, which the narrator disputes. Trump’s sensitivity about his weight is noted, as he has mocked others like Chris Christie but avoids bulletproof vests for fear of looking fat.
The transcript concludes that this weight issue is another medical concern, potentially affecting Trump’s mood and behavior, though no official response has been provided.
FAQs
White House doctors expressed concern about Donald Trump's weight gain, advising him to focus on weight loss, improve his diet, and engage in sustained physical activity.
Donald Trump reportedly gained about 23 pounds since his last campaign, with his weight increasing from 215 pounds in August 2023 to 238 pounds in May 2025.
Donald Trump finds exercise boring and has no interest in a routine beyond golf, stating that walking or running on a treadmill for hours is not for him.
Trump's physician, Barbara Bella, said Trump takes 325 milligrams of aspirin daily for cardiac prevention, which is about three to four times the common low dose of 81 milligrams, and this may cause bruising.
Trump reportedly consumed French fries, a McDonald's quarter pounder, a Big Mac, and a Filet-O-Fish on a campaign flight, and he enjoys fast food like McDonald's, candy, and Diet Coke.
RFK Jr. admitted that Trump eats really bad food like McDonald's and candy with Diet Coke, and he doesn't know how Trump is alive, calling his constitution that of a deity.
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