At a Glance
- 79-year-old President Trump defends his health after a WSJ interview.
- He admits to daily aspirin and walking to manage chronic venous insufficiency.
- He says he had a CT scan, not an MRI, and claims to ace cognitive tests.
- Why it matters: Readers see how a senior president handles medical advice and public perception.
President Trump, 79, used a recent interview with the WSJ to explain his health routine, from aspirin use to sleep habits, while insisting he is in “perfect health.”
Health Management Choices
Trump says he prefers walking over compression socks and keeps a 325-mg aspirin dose despite doctors advising a lower strength. He says he is superstitious about blood thickness.
President Trump
> “I’m a little superstitious.”
He also says he wants thin blood, adding, “I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart, I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart. Does that make sense?”
President Trump
> “I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart. Does that make sense?”
Imaging and Sleep
He clarified that the scan in October was a CT, not an MRI, and reports difficulty falling asleep, often texting aides until 2 a.m.
President Trump
> “It wasn’t an MRI, it was less than that. It was a scan.”
President Trump
> “Sometimes they’ll take a picture of me blinking, blinking, and they’ll catch me with the blink.”
Cognitive Performance
Trump claims to have passed a cognitive exam three times and urges others to take similar tests.
President Trump
> “I ‘ACED’ the third straight time, my Cognitive Examination, something which no other President, or previous Vice President, was willing to take.”
President Trump
> “P.S., I strongly believe that anyone running for President, or Vice President, should be mandatorily forced to take a strong, meaningful, and proven Cognitive Examination. Our great Country cannot be run by ‘STUPID’ or INCOMPETENT PEOPLE! President DJT.”
Key Takeaways
- Trump defends his health while continuing a daily aspirin regimen.
- He has chronic venous insufficiency, manages it with walking, not compression socks.
- He claims to ace cognitive tests and calls for mandatory testing for leaders.
In a world where a president’s health is under scrutiny, Trump’s candid admissions highlight the tension between personal choices and public expectations.
