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Trump says he won't wear a bulletproof vest because it would 'make me look fat'

President Donald Trump said he declined to wear a bulletproof vest despite alleged assassination attempts because he worried it would make him look fat.

Published Apr 30, 2026, 4:49 PM EDT | WFMZZ

President Donald Trump said Thursday he was not keen on wearing a bulletproof vest despite multiple alleged assassination attempts. He said his reluctance stemmed from concern the vest would make him look fat.