Trump says he has to ‘be careful’ not to become the heaviest US president

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4 Jul 2026 • 2:02 AM MYT
The Independent
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Trump says he has to ‘be careful’ not to become the heaviest US president

  • President Donald Trump was interviewed by Second Lady Usha Vance for her Storytime podcast, which focuses on promoting child literacy.
  • During the Oval Office conversation, Trump stated he primarily reads newspapers about himself rather than for pleasure.
  • Reading from a children's book, Trump commented on past presidents, noting John F. Kennedy's good looks and joking about William Howard Taft's weight, saying he must be careful not to surpass Taft's record.
  • He offered brief opinions on other presidents, including Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter and Richard Nixon.
  • Trump also took a jab at Barack Obama's basketball skills and suggested inviting past presidents to watch a football game together.

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