health
January 2, 2026
Trump addresses health rumors
The US media has increasingly questioned the president’s health and age after he exhibited visible bruising on his hands
TL;DR
- US President Donald Trump takes a daily 325mg dose of aspirin for cardiac prevention, exceeding the recommended amount.
- He attributes visible hand bruising to the high aspirin dosage and expresses superstition about changing his long-standing regimen.
- A White House-provided analysis estimated Trump's cardiac age to be 65.
- Trump admitted to not wearing prescribed compression socks for leg swelling because he 'didn't like them'.
- He expressed a disinterest in traditional exercise, preferring golf, and finds activities like treadmill running 'boring'.
- In a Truth Social post, Trump declared White House doctors pronounced him in 'perfect health' and stated he 'aced' a cognitive exam.
- He advocated for all US presidents and vice presidents to take cognitive tests.
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