Trump Asserts Perfect Health Despite Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Other Conditions
At age 79, Donald Trump asserts that his health is perfect and highlights that he is the oldest president to be inaugurated. He expresses irritation with ongoing public health debates regarding his condition.
He has taken a daily 325 mg aspirin for about 25 years, which is higher than the 81 mg dosage sometimes recommended, explaining that this is for a blood-thinning rationale.
In October, Trump underwent a CT scan at Walter Reed National Medical Center to rule out cardiovascular issues; doctors reported no abnormalities following the scan.
Trump has chronic venous insufficiency and was advised to wear compression socks but declined to do so. Instead, he reports standing up more often, which he says has improved leg swelling.
He avoids regular exercise, calling it boring, with his primary physical activity being golf.
During meetings, he sometimes closes his eyes but clarifies this is not nodding off. He also uses makeup to cover bruising on his hands and carries makeup for quick application.
These aspects of his health and daily routine were reported by The Wall Street Journal, which framed his health stance including the CT scan results and disclosures from his doctors.
