Trump Discusses Health and Daily Aspirin Use in Wall Street Journal Interview
In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, former President Trump revealed that he takes a higher daily aspirin dose than doctors typically recommend, a practice he has maintained for 25 years despite medical advice to reduce the dosage. He stated that the aspirin helps to thin his blood to prevent thick blood flow through his heart, acknowledging that the higher dosage can cause bruising.
Trump described his health as perfect with ample energy and noted that he had undergone a cardiovascular and abdominal advanced imaging scan in October. He expressed regret over having the scan done, as it drew public attention, and clarified that the White House had initially reported the procedure as a CT scan rather than an MRI. His physician, Navy Captain Sean Barbabella, affirmed that Trump is in exceptional health and fit to be commander in chief.
Additionally, the White House provided an AI-generated summary of Trump's electrocardiogram, indicating a cardiac age of 65. Trump mentioned trying compression socks for swelling but discontinued their use, opting instead to increase his walking activity. He said he does not enjoy exercise beyond golf.
Trump starts his day early at the White House residence and typically works in the Oval Office until about 7 to 8 pm. Staff have advised him to slow his pace, and he spent approximately two weeks resting at Mar-a-Lago over the Christmas and New Year period.
