'Want nice, thin blood': Donald Trump blames hand bruises on Aspirin; brushes off health concerns

US President Donald Trump asserted that he's healthy amid reports that emerged after bruising was seen on his hands during a recent public appearance. In an interview with Wall Street Journal published Thursday, he blamed aspirin for the hand bruises and denied falling asleep during meetings. He also corrected his previous statement about getting an MRI scan in October, clarifying it was actually a CT scan.

At 79, Trump remains determined to maintain his image of vitality despite growing health concerns during his second term. He insists his health is perfect, though visible signs like bruised hands, often concealed with makeup or bandages, and swollen ankles have sparked public interest.


Trump explained the bruising on his hand is from daily aspirin intake, which he takes to prevent blood clots. “They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart,” said Trump, talking about why he takes a larger dose. “I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart. Does that make sense?” he further added.

he told WSJ. He further talked about one specific incident where his attorney general Pam Bondi accidentally hit his hand with her ring during a high-five.

Trump's medicals have been a topic for disccussion after, especially after some of his public statements around check-ups. While he initially told reporters about getting an MRI scan with exceptional results, he later told the Journal it was "less than that. It was a scan." His doctor, Sean Barbabella, confirmed it was a CT scan to check for cardiovascular issues.

Regarding accusations of falling asleep during public events, Trump strongly disagreed. "I've never been a big sleeper," he said. He said that what appears to be dozing off is actually moments of relaxation. "I'll just close. It's very relaxing to me," he said, adding that sometimes photographers catch him mid-blink.

Trump's health has become a particularly sensitive political issue, especially since he often criticises his Democratic predecessor Joe Biden as "sleepy." Biden left office at 82, making him the oldest president in history - a record Trump is set to break during his current term. Despite questions about his health, Trump maintains an active public presence through social media, press interactions, and golf outings.