Donald Trump has become even more famous lately, not just for his political moves but for things like his food habits, his age, and his marriage to Melania Trump. Now 78 years old, Trump has made a huge impact since returning to the White House for another term in January 2025.
The White House recently shared that Trump’s latest medical checkup shows he’s in excellent health. He had a full physical exam last Friday at Walter Reed Medical Center, and his doctor, Capt. Sean Barbabella, said he’s doing really well, mostly because he stays active.
However, many people have noticed a big change in Trump’s appearance, especially his weight. According to the Daily Beast, Trump is 6’3″ tall and now weighs 224 pounds, down from an unofficial peak of 254 pounds. That’s a major drop. While some think it’s because of a healthier lifestyle, others wonder if he used a weight loss drug like Ozempic, which is usually prescribed for people with type 2 diabetes and to help with weight management.
Losing around 12 percent of your body weight is a big deal, and experts say it’s not easy to achieve that quickly through diet and exercise alone. Health Secretary RFK Jr. has spoken against drugs like Ozempic, but Elon Musk has admitted to using GLP-1 medications (the same type of drug) to slim down, encouraging people to consider them. This makes some doctors doubt that Trump’s transformation was purely natural.
Dr. R. Lisa Oldson, an obesity medicine expert, said that when someone loses weight that fast, it’s often thanks to medication. Dietitian Dr. Carolyn Williams agreed, although she noted that such drugs usually cause side effects. Trump, however, appears happy and healthy, which has surprised some medical professionals. Dr. Oldson explained that when people lose a large amount of weight, like 30 to 100 pounds, it’s usually with the help of newer medications, not just exercise and eating right.
Meanwhile, Trump seems to be making smarter food choices. He was seen skipping snacks at the White House Easter Egg Roll, looking noticeably slimmer. This is a big change for someone who used to love fast food so much that his regular McDonald’s order included Big Macs, Filet-o-Fish sandwiches, and a large chocolate shake, according to Business Insider.
Trump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, said his weight loss is because of his intense schedule — working 20-hour days, playing energetic rounds of golf, and eating carefully prepared meals by top chefs. Fox News host Sean Hannity also mentioned that Trump had cut out burger buns to lower his carbs. Trump himself said he lost the weight “the hard way.”
Whether he used Ozempic or not, the truth is that Donald Trump looks healthier both physically and mentally. His clean bill of health has also silenced critics who claimed he wasn’t fit to be president. Love him or hate him, Trump seems more determined than ever to continue leading and build on his political legacy.
