Donald Trump discloses his aspirin dosage to the Wall Street Journal
President Donald Trump disclosed in a Wall Street Journal interview that he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin—325 milligrams—than his doctors recommend, attributing visible hand bruises to this practice.
Trump explained his choice by saying aspirin thins the blood, preventing “thick blood pouring through my heart,” and he prefers “nice, thin blood.” His physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, confirmed the 325 mg daily dose for cardiac prevention, noting doctors advise a lower amount. This exceeds the common low-dose range of 75-100 mg (often 81 mg) for heart attack or stroke prevention, per Mayo Clinic guidelines, though up to 325 mg falls within some therapy ranges.
The revelation came amid questions about Trump’s health, including bruises he covers with makeup and a recent CT scan (not MRI) showing normal cardiovascular results. He also mentioned leg swelling from venous insufficiency but stopped using recommended compression socks. Critics have called for more transparency on his health at age 79.
