In a recent interview, President Donald Trump, who is the oldest individual to hold the U.S. presidency at 79 years old, discussed his health management practices amidst ongoing public scrutiny. He revealed that he is taking more aspirin than recommended by his medical advisors and briefly experimented with wearing compression socks to alleviate swelling in his ankles, though he discontinued their use due to discomfort.

Trump expressed regret over undergoing advanced imaging, specifically a cardiovascular and abdominal scan conducted in October, stating that it led to increased scrutiny regarding his health status. 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."

Additionally, Trump has denied allegations of falling asleep during recent White House events, attributing any appearance of drowsiness to photographers capturing him while blinking. He stated that he does not fall asleep but finds closing his eyes relaxing, and he criticized the misinterpretation of images showing him with closed eyes as evidence of drowsiness.

During a Cabinet meeting that lasted over 90 minutes, Trump was observed with drooping eyes and at times fully closed, which led to further speculation about his alertness. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Trump, claiming he was listening attentively throughout the meeting. Trump described his health as "perfect" but acknowledged difficulties with sleep, stating he has never been a heavy sleeper.

Furthermore, Trump 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.