US President Donald Trump recently discussed his health in an extensive interview, insisting that he takes more aspirin than generally advised and uses makeup to conceal bruises on his hands. He admitted that he does not engage in regular exercise, describing it as 'boring'.
In his conversation with The Wall Street Journal, Trump revealed he underwent a CT scan in October, rectifying his earlier statement where he claimed to have had an MRI scan.
At 79, Trump is the oldest person to be inaugurated as President and has faced scrutiny regarding his health, from occasional lapses during meetings to difficulty in hearing questions. However, he expressed his irritation concerning the public discourse about his health and maintained that it is, in fact, 'perfect.'
Starting the interview, Trump remarked, 'Let's talk about health again for the 25th time,' before reiterating, 'My health is perfect.' He disclosed that he has been taking higher doses of aspirin for 25 years, despite experiencing easy bruising as a side effect.
'They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don't want thick blood pouring through my heart,' stated Trump. Instead of the standard 81mg dose, he consumes 325mg daily because of his long-standing habits.
Regarding the scan at Walter Reed National Medical Center, which he previously misidentified as an MRI, Trump clarified, 'It wasn't an MRI. It was less than that. It was a scan.' This examination was conducted to rule out cardiovascular issues, with no abnormalities reported.
After being diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency—a common ailment in older adults—Trump opted not to wear prescribed compression socks. He stated that he now takes more breaks from sitting, which has helped reduce swelling in his legs.
Despite his past health concerns, Trump stated he dislikes conventional exercise routines. 'I just don’t like it. It’s boring,' he said, adding that he prefers activities like golfing.
Trump also dismissed allegations of falling asleep during public engagements, explaining that he sometimes closes his eyes for relaxation. He carries makeup for covering any sudden bruises and denies having hearing problems, suggesting photographers misinterpret his blinking as sleeping.
In a supportive statement, Trump's doctor, Navy Capt Sean Barbaella, confirmed to the Journal that the president remains in 'exceptional health and perfectly suited to execute his duties as Commander in Chief.'
