Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Trump Claims Perfect Health, Aces Cognitive Test
Donald Trump, who is 79 years old, said doctors have declared him in 'perfect health' and that he scored 100% on a cognitive test.
He wants all candidates for president and vice president to take such tests.
Trump also takes more aspirin every day than his doctors say he should.
He wants to keep his blood thin to help his heart.
The usual amount of aspirin for older people is 81 milligrams, but Trump takes 325 milligrams.
Some people have noticed bruises on his hands, but the White House says that's because he shakes a lot of hands.
Trump also had a special scan called a CT scan, not an MRI, and it showed nothing wrong with his heart.
Trump is the second-oldest president ever, after Joe Biden, who was 82 when he left office.
Trump's doctor says he is in 'exceptional health,' but some other doctors say older people should be careful with aspirin because it can cause bleeding.
Trump claims to be in 'perfect health' and aced a cognitive test for the third time.
He advocates for mandatory cognitive tests for presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
Trump takes 325 milligrams of aspirin daily, more than the recommended 81 milligrams for cardiac prevention.
Bruises on his hands are attributed to frequent handshaking.
Trump underwent a CT scan, not an MRI, which revealed no cardiovascular abnormalities.
- Who
- Donald Trump, 79, U.S. President
- What
- Taking higher dose of aspirin than prescribed, acing cognitive test
- When
- Interview published on Thursday, January 1; Post on Truth Social on Friday, January 2
- Where
- Washington, D.C.
- Why
- For cardiac prevention, to thin blood, and to advocate for mandatory cognitive tests for political leaders
Medical Experts
Trump's Physician
Aspirin Dose
Medical Experts
Medical experts advise against daily aspirin for older adults due to bleeding risks, unless there's a strong medical reason.
Trump's Physician
Trump's physician supports his higher dose, stating it's for preventive cardiac health.
- Age
- 79
- Aspirin Dose
- 325 milligrams daily
- Recommended Dose
- 81 milligrams (Mayo Clinic)
- Scan Type
- CT scan (not MRI)
- Scan Result
- No abnormalities
- Bruising Cause
- Handshaking
- Health Condition
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Weight
- 224 pounds
Sources
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