Trump says he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors advise in lengthy interview on his health
US President Donald Trump told The Wall Street Journal in an interview that he takes a higher dose of aspirin than his doctors have recommended, blaming that for the visible hand bruises that have generated renewed questions about his health.
"They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don't want thick blood pouring through my heart," Trump, 79, said of why he takes a larger dose.
"I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart. Does that make sense?"
Trump has long had bruising on his right hand, which CNN has reported predated his return to the White House. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images via CNN Newsource)
"I'm a little superstitious," the US president added, noting that he's been taking aspirin for 25 years.
The interview appeared to be one of th...
