{
  "id": 3050273,
  "title": "Trump’s Gained About 10 Kilos Since His Last Presidential Campaign; Concern Among Doctors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/trumps-gained-about-10-kilos-since-his-last-presidential-campaign",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T15:05:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/08/24/trump-gained-weight/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump has gained approximately 10 kilograms, or 23 pounds, since the last time his weight was recorded during his previous presidential campaign. This puts him close to the medical threshold for obesity, prompting renewed questions about his health. The White House medical report from May 2026 listed his weight at 238 pounds (108 kilograms), which is about 10.4 kilograms more than his weight during the 2023 Fulton County Jail booking, when he weighed 215 pounds (97.5 kilograms). The discrepancy in reported weights has drawn attention, as Trump's weight had actually been lower between his first and second presidencies. In 2025, his White House physician noted he weighed 224 pounds (101.6 kilograms), 20 pounds less than the 244 pounds recorded during the 2020 presidential physical. His Body Mass Index, or BMI, was calculated at 28, placing him in the higher weight category rather than obesity. At 6 feet 3 inches (1.90 meters), Trump's weight corresponds to a BMI of around 29.7, just a few pounds below the obesity threshold. Health experts have warned that Trump's age and weight gain could pose risks for conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. The White House maintains that he is physically fit to serve as president, citing the 2025 examination's report of \"excellent health\" and \"full fitness.\" The 2026 medical report recommends lifestyle changes, including dietary improvements and increased physical activity, to help Trump lose weight.",
  "summary": "President Donald Trump has gained about 10 kilograms (23 pounds) compared with the weight listed when he was booked in Georgia during his previous presidential campaign cycle, putting him close to the medical threshold for obesity and prompting renewed questions about his health. The figures were highlighted by The Washington Post, which reported that Trump […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}