Questions surrounding Donald Trump’s health condition returned to the spotlight when the US president appeared with visible bruising on his hand in Davos, Switzerland, weeks after attributing similar marks to the high dose of aspirin he takes daily.
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During his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, photographers spotted a dark bruise on his left hand. This isn’t the first time such marks have been observed, as the American president has previously been photographed with bruising on the back of his right hand.
Trump: “I don’t want thick blood flowing to my heart, I want good, thin blood”
Since his re-election nearly a year ago, Donald Trump’s health has been the subject of public discussion, with comments ranging from moments of drowsiness to repeated marks on his hands. His personal physician, Sean Barbabella, has stated that Trump takes approximately 325 mg of aspirin daily to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke, while the usual preventive dose is around 100 mg.
Trump himself has spoken openly about the issue, explaining in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that aspirin helps thin the blood. “I don’t want thick blood flowing to my heart. I want good, thin blood,” he said, adding that while doctors prefer the lower dose, he has been taking the higher dose for years, which, as he acknowledged, can cause bruising.
White House attributes bruises to “frequent handshakes”
For its part, the White House has also linked the appearance of bruises to the president’s “frequent handshakes.” Donald Trump is the oldest president in US history and has repeatedly boasted about his physical condition, even claiming to be “healthier than Barack Obama,” who is 15 years younger.
Earlier this year, White House physician Sean Barbabella had published a memo about the president’s health, concluding that Donald Trump is in excellent condition, attempting to put an end to related rumors.
