Fox News personality Jesse Watters was mocked online after speculating that former President Donald Trump would become a beefcake in the event he goes to prison because working out is "all there is to do."
Trump is currently on trial in Manhattan over a criminal hush money case. He has entered a plea of not guilty and claims the charges against him are politically motivated while repeatedly antagonizing the judge and trial witnesses on social media.
Judge Juan Merchan has imposed a gag order against Trump, fining him $10,000 for 10 violations of the order. On Monday morning, Merchan warned Trump that continued violations could lead to jail time.
Amid the media circus surrounding the trial, Watters made the following remark on his program, Jesse Watters Primetime:
"He's [Trump] going to come out with a prison body. That's what happens when you go to prison, you work out, that's all there is to do."
You can hear what Watters said in the video below.
Despite Watters' comments, the likelihood of Trump engaging in exercise while in prison seems doubtful.
The former president is known for his fondness for fast food and his aversion to exercise. In a New York TimesMagazineprofile, Trump expressed skepticism about the benefits of exercise, stating that people who work out regularly are often at risk of injuries and health issues.
At the time, he said:
“All my friends who work out all the time, they’re going for knee replacements, hip replacements — they’re a disaster."
Trump's personal habits suggest that, regardless of his environment, engaging in physical exercise is unlikely to become part of his routine.
Watters appeared to be engaging in some magical thinking—and many couldn't help but find his comment plain weird.
Trump has in the past referred to himself as a "perfect physical specimen," offering yet another example of his unfounded braggadocio when it comes to his health and physical prowess.
He once declared during a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) that Jackson "loved looking at my body." He claimed Jackson told him he was "the healthiest President that ever lived" and Jackson noted his body was "so strong and powerful."
Jackson has been a largely controversial figure since his days as the White House doctor. During a January 2018 press briefing, Jackson vouched for Trump's health, saying his neurological functions are excellent and assuring the press corps he would be able to serve his entire term.
Jackson was widely mocked after adding Trump likely had "incredible genes" that allowed him to remain healthy despite a lack of exercise and a taste for fast food.