Trump Claims Healthier Than Obama Bush at Navy Event

President Donald Trump recently claimed during a Navy event that he is in better physical shape than former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, citing former White House doctor Rep. Ronny Jackson's praise of his health. Trump recounted that Jackson, who served under all three presidents, called him the "healthiest" and "best physical specimen" among them, a statement that has been met with skepticism given Trump's higher BMI and increased cholesterol compared to Obama. While Trump praised Jackson and highlighted his own fitness, he also joked about aging and took the opportunity to criticize political rivals, emphasizing support for service members amid a government shutdown. Jackson has faced controversy over conduct allegations but was recently reinstated. Critics, including journalists, have questioned Trump's self-assessment and noted the racial undertones in his remarks about Obama. Despite these claims, factual health assessments suggest Trump's physical condition is less optimal than Obama's, who was noted for a disciplined exercise routine and a lower BMI.