Former President Donald Trump recently shed light on his decision to take a higher dose of aspirin, citing its blood-thinning properties as a preventive measure. “They say aspirin is good for thinning the blood, and I don’t want thick blood flowing through my heart,” the 79-year-old explained, emphasizing his preference for “nice, thin blood” to ensure heart health.

Observers have noticed a persistent bruise on Trump’s right hand, which has been apparent for several months. The White House attributes this discoloration to frequent handshaking coupled with Trump’s regular aspirin regimen, which can increase the likelihood of bruising.

Despite reassurances from medical experts to CNN that there is no immediate cause for alarm, the visible bruising has sparked discussions about the level of transparency regarding the former president’s health. Concerns linger over the White House’s handling of health disclosures.

During a recent interview, Trump also mentioned undergoing a medical scan in October, which he previously referred to as an MRI when speaking to reporters.

While medical experts told CNN there is no fresh cause for concern, the bruising raised questions about White House’s reluctance to be more transparent about the US president’s health.

In the interview, Trump also discussed a scan he underwent in October, which he previously described to reporters as an MRI.

At the time, the president gave little detail about the procedure or what physicians were seeking to explore, telling reporters they should ask his doctors.

When asked about the scan by the Journal, Trump said it wasn’t an MRI but rather a CT scan.

Barbabella told the Journal it was done “to definitively rule out any cardiovascular issues.”

“It wasn’t an MRI,” Trump said. “It was less than that. It was a scan.”

Earlier this month, Barbabella released a memo saying the October medical imaging was of Trump’s cardiovascular and abdominal systems and that both showed “perfectly normal” results.

Trump similarly addressed steps he has taken to treat other conditions, including swelling in his lower legs that the White House announced in July was due to chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition frequently found in older people.

Trump told the Journal he tried compression socks but “didn’t like them.” He also suggested he was not interested in taking up regular exercise.

“I just don’t like it. It’s boring,” Trump said. “To walk on a treadmill or run on a treadmill for hours and hours like some people do, that’s not for me.”