Why is the White House press corps fat-shaming President Trump?

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For almost 50 minutes, the White House press corps fat-shamed the president of the U.S. During a press conference about Trump’s health, real reporters asked if Trump ate too much fried chicken. Serious journalists questioned whether Trump could afford to consume those extra scoops of ice cream. Reputable newsmen wondered aloud whether Trump should cut back on the Diet Coke.

No doubt, Trump is a husky one. The 71-year-old executive stands 6’3” and tips the scales at 233 lbs. No one disagrees that he could stand to lose a few pounds — or a few dozen. But after the press conference, it was clear that the yammering journalists were the biggest losers.

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