Trump Reveals He Takes Higher Daily Dose of Aspirin Than Recommended by Doctors

US President Donald Trump has once again sparked conversations about his health, claiming that he maintains “perfect” health, takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than typically advised by medical professionals, uses makeup to conceal bruising on his hands, and avoids regular exercise because he finds it “boring.”

In an extensive interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump shared new details about his health regimen, including undergoing a medical scan in October. He clarified that he had a CT scan, contrary to earlier reports in which he mistakenly described it as a more detailed MRI scan.

At 79 years old, Trump holds the record as the oldest US president to be inaugurated, and some have noticed signs of aging. Observers have pointed out that he has occasionally appeared to doze off during meetings and sometimes struggles to hear questions.

The Wall Street Journal noted that Trump seemed “irritated” by ongoing public discussions surrounding his health.

“Let’s talk about health again for the 25th time,” he said during an impromptu call to the newspaper, ahead of the article’s publication.

Trump revealed that he has been taking aspirin in doses higher than recommended for more than two decades, despite the fact that it sometimes causes him to bruise easily.

“They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart,” he explained.

The president takes 325mg of aspirin daily, significantly more than the 81mg dose often advised by doctors for cardiovascular health.

“Doctors would rather have me take the smaller dose,” Trump said, “but after 25 years, I prefer to stick with what I know. I’m a little superstitious.”

Regarding his recent medical imaging at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Trump emphasized that the procedure was a CT scan rather than the MRI he had mentioned previously.

“It wasn’t an MRI,” he told the Journal. “It was less than that. It was a scan.”

According to Navy Capt. Sean Barbaella, one of Trump’s doctors, the CT scan was performed to definitively rule out cardiovascular issues, and the results showed no abnormalities.

In addition, after Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition commonly affecting older adults, he was advised to wear compression socks. However, he declined:

“I didn’t like them,” he admitted. “Instead, I now get up from my desk more regularly, which has helped reduce swelling in my legs.”

Trump also disclosed that he avoids formal exercise routines, aside from playing golf.

“I just don’t like it. It’s boring,” he said. “Walking or running on a treadmill for hours is not for me.”

He defended himself against accusations of dozing off during public meetings, claiming that closing his eyes occasionally is merely “relaxing.”

“Sometimes they’ll catch a photo of me blinking, and they think I’m asleep,” he said.

Addressing visible bruising on his hands, Trump revealed that he now carries makeup to conceal marks quickly.

“I have makeup that’s easy to apply, takes about 10 seconds,” he noted.

Trump insisted that he does not experience hearing problems, contrary to some reports suggesting otherwise.

Barbaella reinforced the president’s health status in a statement to the Journal, emphasizing that Trump remains in “exceptional health and perfectly suited to execute his duties as Commander in Chief.”