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Trump Blames High-Dose Aspirin for Hand Bruises, Denies Dozing in WSJ Interview

His physician reports an October CT scan showed no cardiovascular abnormalities.

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.