In a recent interview, President Donald Trump, who is 79 years old, discussed his health management practices, revealing that he is taking more aspirin than recommended by his medical advisors. He also mentioned a brief trial of wearing compression socks to alleviate ankle swelling, which he discontinued due to discomfort. Trump expressed regret over undergoing advanced imaging, specifically a cardiovascular and abdominal scan in October, stating that it led to increased scrutiny of his health. He remarked, "In retrospect, it’s too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," implying that the decision to undergo the scan suggested potential health issues, despite his assertion that "nothing’s wrong."

Amid ongoing public scrutiny, Trump has denied allegations of falling asleep during White House events, attributing any appearance of drowsiness to photographers capturing him while blinking. Observations of Trump during lengthy meetings have raised concerns about his alertness, as he has been seen with drooping eyes and at times fully closed. In response to these observations, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Trump, asserting that he was listening attentively throughout a Cabinet meeting that lasted over 90 minutes.

Trump described his health as "perfect" but acknowledged challenges with sleep, noting that he has never been a heavy sleeper. He also clarified previous statements regarding a medical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, correcting that he underwent a CT scan rather than an MRI. This scan was conducted to rule out cardiovascular issues and reportedly showed no abnormalities. Despite the results indicating no health issues, Trump expressed regret over the decision to undergo the scan, suggesting it provided critics with grounds for concern.