President Donald Trump has shared new details about his health, revealing that he takes aspirin every day despite uncertainty about its benefits. Speaking at a rally in Vandalia, Ohio, on October 3, 2026, the 80-year-old president discussed his long-standing medication routine and explained that taking aspirin had become a psychological comfort. Trump said he preferred Bayer aspirin and claimed he took a much larger tablet than the lower dose recommended by his doctors. He recalled being advised to reduce the amount but insisted he had followed the same routine for decades. His comments come after months of public attention surrounding his health, including a noticeable bruise on his hand in 2025 and a diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, a condition affecting blood flow in the legs. Earlier this year, following a medical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on May 25, Trump announced on Truth Social that his test results were “perfectly” normal. However, his latest remarks about aspirin quickly attracted attention because the exact dosage he described remains unclear.

Trump said he had been taking aspirin for approximately 35 years, although his reference to a tablet measuring “386” was not explained in the report. The Wall Street Journal previously reported that he takes 325 milligrams daily, considerably more than the commonly used low-dose range of 75 to 81 milligrams. Aspirin can help prevent certain cardiovascular events in specific patients, but its benefits and risks depend on individual medical circumstances. Taking too much can increase the risk of bleeding and other complications, including nausea, dizziness, and ringing in the ears. More serious toxicity can cause confusion and other dangerous symptoms. Medical professionals generally recommend that people follow their prescribed dosage rather than changing it independently. Trump’s comments have renewed interest in his personal health routine, particularly as he continues his demanding public schedule. While he has publicly described his recent medical examination positively, his remarks about aspirin do not establish whether his particular regimen is medically appropriate. His reported dosage and the reasoning behind it remain subjects of public curiosity.