Donald Trump’s hatred for being put in the shade has reportedly spilled over into his family life. In “Siege: Trump Under Fire,” Michael Wolff claims that in addition to having a strained relationship with Barron Trump, Donald’s also resentful of his height. Wolff suggests that the disgruntled dad is so insecure about Barron eclipsing him that he refuses to be pictured next to him.
During an appearance on “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell,” Wolff spilled more tea by the foot. “[Donald] is jealous of everyone’s height,” he said. “He never lets himself be in a photograph with someone taller than he is. Height is one of his techniques. He uses his height — and, remember, Donald Trump is a very large man.”
Height is clearly a very touchy subject for The Donald, and few people are aware of how tall or short he actually is. The Washington Post reports that when he was arrested after arriving at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta in August, the measurements he gave on his booking record raised more than a few eyebrows. Donald claimed that he’s 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 215 pounds, placing him in the same ballpark as Tom Brady, who’s 6 feet 4 inches and 225 pounds. The Post notes that Donald’s last White House physical listed him as being 25 pounds heavier, coming in at 240 pounds. Meanwhile, the septuagenarian has seemingly grown an inch taller since 2012. Politico obtained a copy of Donald’s driver’s license, which states he’s 6 feet 2 inches tall.