Donald Trump Takes 325mg Daily Aspirin for 25 Years Despite Health Warnings
President Donald Trump revealed he takes 325mg of aspirin daily, four times the recommended dose for his age, sparking concerns over chronic toxicity and internal bleeding risks.
He wants "nice, thin blood," but his doctors aren't so sure about the dosage. Donald Trump has revealed that he's been taking a 325mg daily dose of aspirin for 25 years, significantly exceeding the amount recommended by medical professionals for his age.
Trump's High-Dose Habit vs. Medical Guidelines
In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, the 79-year-old president explained his refusal to switch to a lower dose. While his physician, Sean Barbabella, considers 325mg to be at the high end of cardiac prevention, most experts suggest a mere 81mg for patients in his demographic.
They'd rather have me take the smaller one. I take the larger one, but I've done it for years, and what it does do is it causes bruising.
That bruising became a point of public concern in July 2025, when marks were spotted on his hands. While the White House dismissed it as a byproduct of frequent handshaking and aspirin use, Trump's diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency suggests a more complex vascular profile.
The Risk of Chronic Aspirin Toxicity
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) warns that the benefits of aspirin diminish after age 75 as the risk of internal bleeding spikes. Taking high doses over decades can lead to chronic toxicity, where the kidneys and liver struggle to process the drug.
- Potential for stomach and gut ulcers
- Increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke
- Acidic blood levels disrupting organ function
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