A photograph of Donald Trump alongside European leaders is drawing attention online, reigniting debate over the US President’s true height.
For years, Trump’s stature has been a subject of speculation, with some insisting he towers above six feet, while others doubt official claims.
According to his April 2025 medical records, Trump is listed at 6’3” (190cm) and 224 pounds (101kg), prompting both surprise and scepticism.
Social media lit up as the numbers circulated again, with many users insisting he appears noticeably shorter when standing beside world leaders.
Comparisons with famous figures listed at the same height intensified the discussion. Muhammad Ali and actor Chris Hemsworth are both measured at 6’3”.
Many suggested that Trump does not appear to match those men in stature, particularly when photographs place him directly alongside them.
The renewed conversation followed a high-profile White House summit with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Giorgia Meloni and other European leaders.
Also present were Germany’s Friedrich Merz, Finland’s Alexander Stubb, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Trump announced afterwards that he had begun organising a future trilateral meeting with Vladimir Putin and Zelenskyy, though details remain unconfirmed.
But it was the group photo from Washington that captured public attention, with observers measuring Trump’s height against his fellow attendees.
Meloni’s stunning move revealed.
Zelenskyy, listed at 5’7”, and Macron, 5’8”, appeared only a few inches shorter than Trump, despite the claimed six-to-eight inch difference.
By comparison, Friedrich Merz, officially 6’4”, looked clearly taller, creating fresh doubts over whether Trump’s reported height is entirely accurate.
This is not the first time the President’s stature has become a talking point. A meeting with Prince William in 2024 raised eyebrows.
Both men are officially listed at 6’3”. Yet photographs showed William towering over Trump, sparking speculation that official measurements may be inflated.
On Reddit, some users suggested Trump wears lifts in his shoes, claiming close-up images showed footwear that appeared unusually raised at the heel.
One commenter joked: “Zoom in to those bad boys. Gotta be two-inch heels on them.” Another added: “Trump is the shortest 6’3 ever.”
Despite persistent rumours, White House physician Captain Sean Barbella defended the President’s physical state, declaring him fully fit for office.
Barbella confirmed Trump’s measurements as 6’3” and 224 pounds, insisting his overall cognitive and physical health remain in strong condition.
Even Trump’s interactions with Putin reignited the debate. Official records list the Russian leader at 5’7”, but photos often show a smaller gap.
Rumours suggest Putin may also rely on discreet footwear adjustments, though supporters dismiss such claims as internet exaggerations.
The exact truth may never be clear, but the fascination with Trump’s appearance, and particularly his height, shows no sign of fading.
For now, the online debate continues, with some amused, others sceptical, and many simply entertained by one of politics’ strangest obsessions.
Another moment that went viral from the meeting was Italian Prime Minister’s reaction to Trump’s joke.
Social media quickly lit up with speculation about what she might have been thinking behind that subtle gesture.
One user wrote: “Italy’s Prime Minister definitely has some of the best eye-rolling when she wants someone to STFU.”
Another added: “HOLY S*** – Meloni just ROLLED her eyes after chuckling at Trump’s joke. He never fails to embarrass himself globally.”
Some guessed she was silently judging him: “She’s thinking ‘he’s such a fool’,” one comment read.
A fourth user added: “Most women in the world roll their eyes at him, so what’s new?”
Some defended her reaction, suggesting she was merely flattered: “She’s enjoying the compliment, FYI,” one commenter noted.
Meloni’s eye-roll goes viral.
Trump’s joke about Italian government turnover, intended to amuse, may have landed differently in the room filled with experienced leaders.
Many viewers found Meloni’s reaction refreshingly human, a reminder that world leaders have unfiltered responses just like anyone else.
Despite the viral moment, Meloni maintained her poise and professionalism, continuing to engage in the meeting with focus.
By the end of the day, the clip of Meloni’s eye-roll had circled the globe, dominating headlines and proving that even small gestures can spark massive viral reactions.
In a room of powerful leaders, one tiny eye-roll reminded the world that diplomacy is as much about subtlety as it is about grand gestures.