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White House Docs Warn Trump’s 23-Pound Weight Gain

8/24/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump has gained 23 pounds since 2023, weighing about 238 pounds in May 2026.
  • Doctors including Dr. Scott Kahan warned the weight gain is a strong risk factor for health issues.
  • White House physicians recommended President Donald Trump improve diet and increase exercise to lose weight.
  • Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized the president’s dietary habits as “unhinged.”