Overview
- Trump says he takes 325 milligrams of aspirin daily and acknowledges doctors prefer a lower dose, which he links to his hand hematomas.
- The White House attributes the bruising to frequent handshakes combined with his aspirin use.
- He says he uses quick-apply makeup or bandages to conceal the bruises on the back of his right hand.
- Trump clarifies he underwent a CT scan in October, not an MRI, and Dr. Sean Barbabella confirms the scan aimed to rule out cardiovascular issues and found none.
- He rejects claims he nodded off at events, while prior disclosures noted chronic venous insufficiency in July and cholesterol medication use in April as media continue to scrutinize his fitness.