Trump vs Taft Weight Legacy | Columbus News

Trump weighs in on his own health, comparing himself to the heaviest U.S. president ever—William Howard Taft—whose love of baseball and hot dogs may have contributed to his massive frame. Trump, currently at 238 pounds, says he’s focused on staying fit to avoid surpassing Taft’s record. Taft, born in Cincinnati in 1857, was not only a towering president but also the only one to later serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. A legal giant who championed the income tax and fought antitrust cases, Taft lost re-election in 1912 but went on to shape American jurisprudence until his death in 1930. Today, visitors can explore his legacy at the William Howard Taft National Historic Site in Cincinnati. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/17b5fba42ba55599