>> Since he only wears it while in public Id say it would be a minor consideration compared to the travel <<
Interesting. I’ve never worn body armor, so I hope an expert out there can enlighten us.
But even if Mr. Trump only wears armor for rallies and other public events, it would seem to me that putting it on/taking it off has gotta be stressful for a 69-year old guy, especially if he needs to go thru the routine three times per day.
Anyway, when you add the possible stress from body armor (a) to the travel stress and (b) to the stress induced by the very act of public speaking for hour-long stretches, then I’d say the overall regimen can’t be easy for a senior citizen like Mr. Trump — in spite of the testosterone and vitamin B12 injections I’ll bet he’s receiving.
I’ve worn it for extended periods. Its a heavy vest for the type he would wear. Maybe 6 lbs extra.
The type our troops use is heavier and more bulky.