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Trump declines bulletproof vest over weight fears

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  • Trump refuses to wear a bulletproof vest due to weight concerns.
  • The comment was made during security discussions, but context is unclear.
  • It is unconfirmed whether Trump directly said he feared looking fat.

President Donald Trump has said he will not wear a bulletproof vest, citing concerns that it would make him appear overweight, according to a CNN report. According to CNN, Trump made the remark during a discussion about security arrangements, but the report did not provide the full context. It did not specify whether Trump explicitly said he feared looking fat, or if that was a paraphrase of his comments.

The specific occasion was not confirmed. Trump has previously shown sensitivity about his physical appearance.

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