‘My health is…’: US President Donald Trump makes bold statement about his health, shares details of recent screening

United States President Doland Trump is arguably one of the most talked-about and influential political leaders. He has been in the news headlines, drawing attention with a series of statements on immigration, tariffs, and the H-1B visa program that has affected several countries across the world.  President Doland Trump has consistently claimed that he used trade tariffs to stop a potential large-scale war between India(BHARAT) and Pakistan, stating that his intervention “settled” the conflict within 24 hours, a claim denied by India(BHARAT). While these claims and statements dominated headlines, Doland Trump’s health has also become a topic of public discussion, adding another layer of attention.

What details did Doland Trump share about the screening he underwent?

Trump is yet another politician who has dismissed any concern about his health in a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, despite public attention on his occasionally fatigued appearance and the visible makeup patches observed on his hands. This interview appeared in the Thursday edition of the Wall Street Journal, where reporters for the newspaper asked questions to Doland Trump regarding his age and fitness, and comments about his current health treatments.

Why is Trump’s health under scrutiny at this time?

At times, the US President seemed to react with a hint of annoyance. At the beginning of their discussion, Trump said, “Let’s talk about health again for the 25th time,” as reported by Al Jazeera. Trump is now 79 years old. If he finishes his second term and completes it fully, he will have reached 82 years old at the term’s end. In doing so, he would surpass Joe Biden’s record as the oldest sitting president in US history.

Like Biden, Trump has been subjected to questions concerning his mental and physical abilities due to his advanced age. Since beginning his second term in January 2025, it has been noted that Trump appeared to fall asleep briefly while speaking at several different engagements, as evidenced by video footage capturing these moments. Close-up photos of his hands as recently as December revealed noticeable patches of heavy makeup.

How does Trump’s health compare to the scrutiny faced by other leaders like Biden?

In an interview with several reporters back in October, Trump expressed concern over the results of his MRI scan, a common diagnostic tool to check for a number of different types of problems including cancer, heart disease, and other diseases involving soft tissue.

Trump clarified in the interview on Thursday that he had actually received a computed tomography (CT) scan, which is quicker and provides less detail than an MRI. Additionally, one of his physicians had previously recognized the treatment as a CT scan rather than an MRI.

Speaking about the confusion, Trump told The Wall Street Journal that he regretted having any surgery at all since it fueled media rumors and his detractors. “In retrospect, it’s too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition,” Trump was quoted as saying by Al Jazeera. “I would have been a lot better off if they didn’t, because the fact that I took it said, ‘Oh gee, is something wrong?’ Well, nothing’s wrong,” he added.

He denied having any illnesses at all. He assured the reporters, “My health is perfect.” Additionally, Trump denied that he had fallen asleep during public gatherings. In one incident, at Trump’s cabinet meeting on December 2, his eyelids appeared heavy, and he leaned forward, giving the impression that he might have dozed off.

What did Trump say about aspirin?

A key takeaway from Trump’s interview with the Journal was the amount of aspirin he stated he takes. According to Trump, he takes aspirin. “They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart,” Trump was quoted as saying. “I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart.”