Donald Trump, the oldest serving president in U.S. history, has just dropped a bombshell about his health that has everyone talking.
At 79 years old, Trump has openly admitted to taking a hefty 325-milligram dose of aspirin daily for the past 25 years, ignoring medical advice for a lower 81-milligram dose, while visible bruising, hearing struggles, and signs of aging fuel ongoing concerns about his fitness for office, as the Daily Mail reports.
For hardworking retirees who’ve paid into the system their whole lives, this revelation hits hard with a tangible medical impact: higher aspirin doses, especially in older patients, can raise the risk of severe internal bleeding in the stomach, intestines, and even the brain.
Trump’s aspirin habit, while aimed at preventing heart issues by keeping blood flow strong, comes with side effects like easier bruising, often visible on his hands during public appearances.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the bruising stems from frequent handshakes, with cover-up makeup—often mismatched to his skin tone—used to hide it, though it’s just as noticeable.
Behind closed doors, some aides report having to shout in meetings due to Trump’s declining hearing, a claim he firmly denies.
Public images often capture Trump appearing to struggle with keeping his eyes open at White House events, including a notable moment during a Cabinet meeting on Dec. 2, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke.
Trump pushed back on claims of dozing off, insisting he’s always thrived on minimal sleep while maintaining a grueling schedule.
Yet, sources close to him, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, note visible signs of aging both in public and private settings.
Trump defended his aspirin regimen, saying, “They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart,” in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.
While his logic might resonate with those wary of overbearing medical advice, the risks of such high doses can’t be ignored, especially when doctors advocate for caution.
Adding to the health saga, Trump expressed regret over a detailed cardiovascular and abdominal scan he underwent at Walter Reed Medical Center in October, stating, “In retrospect, it’s too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition,” to the Wall Street Journal.
Trump’s lifestyle doesn’t exactly scream “health first,” with a diet heavy on fast food like McDonald’s and Diet Coke, paired with a red button in the Oval Office to summon soda on demand.
His main physical activity appears to be golfing, while past attempts at wearing compression socks for swollen ankles were quickly abandoned because he disliked them.
That is a relatable frustration for anyone fed up with fussy medical gear, but the situation will certainly continue to draw scrutiny.
