Overview
- In a Wall Street Journal interview, Trump said he takes 325 mg of aspirin daily and attributed bruises on his right hand to the high dose and frequent handshakes, noting doctors prefer a lower dose.
- He rejected suggestions that he nodded off at recent events, saying photos captured him blinking or briefly resting his eyes because it is relaxing.
- White House physician Sean Barbabella confirmed Trump underwent a CT scan—not an MRI—in October to rule out cardiovascular issues, with no abnormalities reported.
- On Friday, Trump posted that he is in “perfect health” and claimed he aced a cognitive test for the third consecutive time.
- The administration previously disclosed a diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency in July; Trump said he briefly wore compression socks, as recent coverage highlights swollen ankles and a slower public pace.