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How much does Donald Trump weigh? Doctors warn of 'significant health risk'

Warning as president gains 20 pounds (9kg) since last weigh in

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President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd after delivering remarks at the McDonald’s Impact Summit, Monday, November 17, 2025, at the Westin D.C. in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)
Donald Trump at the McDonald’s Impact Summit in 2025. Picture: Alamy

By William Mata

Doctors have warned that Donald Trump's weight could pose a significant health risk, with the president now teetering on the brink of obesity.

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The leader has gained more than 20 pounds (9kg) since weighing in at 213 pounds (96kg) in 2023.

The weight gain follows worries about his health from bruising on his hands, swelling in his ankles and apparent drowsiness.

At 80, Mr Trump will be the oldest ever president in office before his term is out and is remarkably older than all the other living men who have been in office before him, apart from Joe Biden.

Mr Biden, who is 83, had his age relentlessly mocked by Mr Trump during the 2024 election campaign.

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BEDMINSTER, NJ - AUGUST 09: President Donald Trump waves after the final round of LIV Golf New York on August 9, 2026 at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Photo by Andrew Mordzynski/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)
Donald Trump is nearly obese, but not quite. Picture: Alamy

How much does Donald Trump weigh?

Latest data states that Donald Trump weighs 238 pounds (107kg or 17 stone).

How tall is Donald Trump?

The president has a listed height of 6 feet 3 inches (1m 90cm).

Donald Trump has a BMI of 29.6 - 30 being the cut off for obesity
Donald Trump has a BMI of 29.6 - 30 being the cut off for obesity. Picture: Alamy

Is Donald Trump obese?

Not quite, Mr Trump has a body mass index of 29.6, which is very much in the overweight category but only 1.6 pounds (0.7kg) away from being obese.

He was previously categorised as obese in 2019 and 2020, and his medical measurements have been long dissected.