Trump Addresses Health Rumors Amid Controversies and US Aid Pledges in 2026
Donald Trump, 79, has denied claims of falling asleep during White House meetings, stating in a Wall Street Journal interview that his health is "perfect." He explained that when cameras showed him with his eyes closed, he was either resting them or blinking, not sleeping. Trump disclosed that he takes a large daily dose of aspirin, which he has been doing for 25 years despite doctors advising him to lower it due to a risk of bruising.
These statements come amid ongoing questions about his health after completing the first year of his second term, during which he became the oldest president in U.S. history. Trump celebrated the new year 2026 with a party at Mar-a-Lago and notably sold a Jesus painting for $2.75 million, expressing a wish for "peace on Earth."
On the international front, the United States pledged approximately $2 billion in aid with conditions. It instructed the United Nations to either adapt or reduce its size and urged funds to be channeled through a pooled UN OCHA fund rather than individual agencies.
Domestically, abortion rights may not be prioritized by Democrats in the 2026 midterms, despite several states holding votes on the issue. Also attracting public attention is a controversy involving the Kennedy Center, where a South Park writer purchased the domain trumpkennedycenter.org amidst legal challenges over a potential rebranding favoring Trump.
