Overview
- In an interview published Thursday, Trump said he takes 325 milligrams of aspirin each day and attributed visible bruising on his hands to the higher dose.
- Trump’s physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, confirmed the 325 mg regimen and said October imaging was a CT scan to definitively rule out cardiovascular issues, which showed no abnormalities.
- Recent photos show new discoloration on Trump’s left hand alongside a months-long right-hand bruise, renewing attention to his visible health signs.
- The White House links the marks to frequent handshakes in addition to aspirin use, while clinicians note such bruising is common in older adults.
- Medical experts told CNN the findings likely are benign but say limited detail on medications and testing sustains scrutiny; common guidance cites 81 mg as a typical low-dose aspirin.