At 78, Donald Trump is not easing into his historic second term—he’s bulldozing through it. Having taken office in January, Trump has already signed over 100 executive orders, launched a fresh trade war with China, escalated tariff tensions, and reignited his hardline stance on immigration.
Reports from inside the White House say the president starts his day at 6 a.m. and keeps a tough schedule, rarely slowing down. Amid this whirlwind of policymaking, another headline has taken shape: Trump’s dramatic physical transformation. Following the release of his April 11 physical exam, public interest has spiked over his noticeably slimmer frame and what some are calling a presidential glow-up.
According to a memo from White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella, Trump’s recent medical exam at Walter Reed Army Medical Center revealed notable changes in his health profile. Officially standing at 6 feet 2 inches, Trump now weighs 224 pounds—down from a reported high of 254 pounds in 2020. That’s a 12% body weight reduction in five years.
Dr. Barbabella credited the weight loss to Trump’s “active lifestyle,” which includes his well-publicized love for golf. While the memo came with what meds the President takes, there was a noticeable lack of one- any Ozempic medication.
Despite official claims of clean eating and more exercise, Fox News host Sean Hannity joked that Trump’s weight loss was due to "binning the bun" on burgers—many observers suspect there’s more to the story. Trump himself has insisted he lost the weight “the hard way,” a claim that appeals to fitness advocates like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who staunchly opposes pharmaceutical weight-loss aids like Ozempic and Wegovy.
Nonetheless, whispers within the White House suggest that Trump may have had some help from the very medications his allies criticize. GLP-1 receptor agonists—a class of drugs that includes Ozempic, Wegovy, and the newer tirzepatide—are commonly prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. According to Harvard Health, they mimic natural hormones that regulate appetite, slow digestion, and control blood sugar levels. These drugs are typically administered via injection in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm.
Trump ally and self-described “first buddy” Elon Musk has been open about his use of GLP-1 drugs. “Nothing would do more to improve the health, lifespan and quality of life for Americans than making GLP inhibitors super low cost to the public,” Musk posted on X.
That sentiment is not reflected in Trump’s policy, however. Despite possibly benefiting from such medications himself, Trump recently scrapped a Biden-era proposal to allow Medicare to cover GLP-1 drugs. These treatments can cost over $1,200 per month, putting them out of reach for many Americans struggling with obesity.
Alabama-based dietitian Dr. Carolyn Williams told The Daily Beast that it’s “very possible” Trump’s transformation is linked to a GLP-1 drug. However, she added that such medications “can make you feel bad,” and that Trump “appears to be happy and healthy on camera.”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shut down any speculation, saying, “As the results of his recently conducted physical concluded, President Trump is indeed in peak physical and mental condition. He works 20 hours a day, exercises on the golf course, and enjoys meals prepared by the exceptional White House chefs. The President is in a physical condition that most men his age could only dream about.”
Whether Trump’s transformation is the result of discipline, pharmaceuticals, or a bit of both, one thing is certain: he’s making sure the spotlight stays on him—not just for his policies, but for his image.
Reports from inside the White House say the president starts his day at 6 a.m. and keeps a tough schedule, rarely slowing down. Amid this whirlwind of policymaking, another headline has taken shape: Trump’s dramatic physical transformation. Following the release of his April 11 physical exam, public interest has spiked over his noticeably slimmer frame and what some are calling a presidential glow-up.
According to a memo from White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella, Trump’s recent medical exam at Walter Reed Army Medical Center revealed notable changes in his health profile. Officially standing at 6 feet 2 inches, Trump now weighs 224 pounds—down from a reported high of 254 pounds in 2020. That’s a 12% body weight reduction in five years.
Dr. Barbabella credited the weight loss to Trump’s “active lifestyle,” which includes his well-publicized love for golf. While the memo came with what meds the President takes, there was a noticeable lack of one- any Ozempic medication.
Despite official claims of clean eating and more exercise, Fox News host Sean Hannity joked that Trump’s weight loss was due to "binning the bun" on burgers—many observers suspect there’s more to the story. Trump himself has insisted he lost the weight “the hard way,” a claim that appeals to fitness advocates like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who staunchly opposes pharmaceutical weight-loss aids like Ozempic and Wegovy.
Nonetheless, whispers within the White House suggest that Trump may have had some help from the very medications his allies criticize. GLP-1 receptor agonists—a class of drugs that includes Ozempic, Wegovy, and the newer tirzepatide—are commonly prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. According to Harvard Health, they mimic natural hormones that regulate appetite, slow digestion, and control blood sugar levels. These drugs are typically administered via injection in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm.
Trump ally and self-described “first buddy” Elon Musk has been open about his use of GLP-1 drugs. “Nothing would do more to improve the health, lifespan and quality of life for Americans than making GLP inhibitors super low cost to the public,” Musk posted on X.
That sentiment is not reflected in Trump’s policy, however. Despite possibly benefiting from such medications himself, Trump recently scrapped a Biden-era proposal to allow Medicare to cover GLP-1 drugs. These treatments can cost over $1,200 per month, putting them out of reach for many Americans struggling with obesity.
Alabama-based dietitian Dr. Carolyn Williams told The Daily Beast that it’s “very possible” Trump’s transformation is linked to a GLP-1 drug. However, she added that such medications “can make you feel bad,” and that Trump “appears to be happy and healthy on camera.”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shut down any speculation, saying, “As the results of his recently conducted physical concluded, President Trump is indeed in peak physical and mental condition. He works 20 hours a day, exercises on the golf course, and enjoys meals prepared by the exceptional White House chefs. The President is in a physical condition that most men his age could only dream about.”
Whether Trump’s transformation is the result of discipline, pharmaceuticals, or a bit of both, one thing is certain: he’s making sure the spotlight stays on him—not just for his policies, but for his image.
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