Is Trump on Wegovy? Ex-President looks particularly svelte on UK trip
He may have the weight of mounting legal woes on his shoulders, but Donald Trump seems to have slimmed down.
The 76-year-old has looked noticeably slimmer in recent weeks, despite facing at least nine lawsuits β including rape allegations β and juggling a 2024 presidential campaign.
Dr. Stuart Fischer, a New York-based internal medicine specialist, told DailyMail.com that the stress could curb Trump’s appetite and get him to exercise more β perhaps on the golf course.
Trump has been active on his Mar-a-Lago green amid his legal troubles and recently traveled to Scotland to oversee the opening of a golf course bearing his mother’s name.
Other experts have speculated that Mr. Trump could be given anti-obesity drugs such as Wegovy or Ozempic. Gov. Ron DeSantis, his main rival heading into the Republican primary, also reportedly downsized.
Trump lite: While campaigning for re-election in 2020, Trump seemed heavier. In 2023, removed from office and the 24/7 White House kitchen, on top of the stress of making a contentious bid for the office, Trump’s torso and face appear slimmer
He means business: When he traveled to a campaign rally in Waco, Texas, in March, former President Trump looked slim in a suit that fit him better than usual
Dr. Shauna Levy, an obesity expert at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, told DailyMail.com, “It’s realistic to consider this possibility that he is on anti-obesity medications.”
Former President Trump’s last White House check in 2020 showed he weighed 244 pounds at a height of six feet.
This puts his body mass index at 30.5, which is medically considered obese.
Wegovy injections are intended for adults with a BMI of about 30 and above.
Dr. Levy said, “Given the availability and success of the drugs, I think there’s a good chance someone in this situation, no matter who they are, is on anti-obesity drugs.
“There’s no way I can tell if he’s taking it or not just by looking at his face,” she added.
“But again, in the current climate where we have these great anti-obesity drugs, and someone who has the means and the means to take these drugs and pay for them⦔
Despite being a billionaire, Trump is known for his love of McDonald’s.
He stopped by the restaurant while visiting East Palestine, Ohio, in March, telling locals that he “knew the menu better than anyone.”
When he left office, Donald Trump weighed 244 pounds and had a BMI of about 30, which classified him as obese
TYPICAL MEAL: Trump’s typical meal on the campaign trail consisted of a Diet Coke, fries, and a Big Mac
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE FOODS: President Trump ordered fast food for the Clemson Tigers during a visit to the White House last month
Former Trump agent Jason Miller said the 45th president has lost between 20 and 25 pounds since leaving office. credit a combination of rest, golf and ‘not having it’ [White House] kitchen there 24/7.’
But the daily rigors of the presidency, such as frequent travel and hosting high-energy campaign events, would be enough without medication to induce some weight loss.
Dr. Fischer told DailyMail.com that the likely cause of the weight loss is the stress associated with his many legal issues “as well as the prospects of things to come.”
βIf he wants to run for president again, it will also take a huge physical and mental toll. It’s a tough battle.
βHe has a lot to do physically. He likes to campaign. He likes to entertain. That’s his personality.’
Donald Trump’s health has often been shrouded in mystery during his tenure.
He has repeatedly portrayed himself as an Energizer Bunny of sorts with unlimited stamina, working late and sleeping less than five hours a night while trying to make it look easy.
Yet, historically, he hasn’t been candid with his medical records. Instead of disclosing them during his 2016 presidential run, Trump appeared on the daytime show Dr Oz, where he shared documents purporting to be his medical records.
In 2015, Trump forced his personal physician Harold Bornstein to issue a statement saying he would be “the healthiest person ever elected president.” in an effort to satisfy the public’s need for proof that he was fit for office
His eating habits have not always been healthy.
His diet consisted largely of unhealthy and fast foods, and his McDonald’s order would typically contain “two Big Macs, two Filet-O-Fish, and a malted chocolate.” [shake]’, for a total of more than 2,600 calories.
DailyMail.com has reached out to Trump’s team for comment.