President Donald Trump has attributed the visible bruising on his hands to his daily aspirin intake, which exceeds the recommended dose. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, he disclosed that he takes 325 milligrams of aspirin each day for cardiac prevention, despite his physician’s advice to lower the dosage. His personal physician, Sean Barbabella, confirmed this information. Trump said he has been taking aspirin for 25 years and is “a little superstitious” about changing his routine. The Mayo Clinic recommends a low dose of 81 mg for cardiac prevention, and a White House‑provided Mayo Clinic analysis estimates the president’s cardiac age to be that of a 65‑year‑old.
When asked about other health habits, Trump admitted he stopped using prescribed compression socks to treat leg swelling because they were uncomfortable. He also expressed little interest in exercise beyond golf, describing the idea of spending hours on a treadmill as “boring.” In a recent social‑media post, Trump claimed that White House doctors have declared him to be in “perfect health” and announced that he had “aced” a cognitive exam. He suggested that all U.S. presidents and vice presidents should undergo such tests, echoing a call he made last year for his predecessor, Joe Biden, to take a cognitive exam during the reelection campaign.
The debate over Trump’s health and age has been ongoing, with media outlets questioning his well‑being in light of the bruising on his hands. As the oldest person to hold the U.S. presidency, his health remains a subject of public and media interest, especially as he pursues reelection.
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