Summary
President Trump addressed questions about his health in a Wall Street Journal interview. At 79, he said his health is perfect and defended his choice of medical tests and medications. He also commented on various health rumors and shared his views on exercise and genetics.
Key Facts
- President Trump is 79 years old and is the oldest U.S. President ever to take office.
- He dismissed concerns about his health, stating it is "perfect."
- Trump regretted getting certain medical imaging tests as they led to unnecessary health scrutiny.
- He clarified that he had a CT scan, not an MRI, during a medical exam.
- Trump attributes bruises on his hand to taking higher doses of aspirin for heart issues.
- He claims to be a light sleeper and explained closing his eyes as relaxing, not falling asleep.
- Trump denied having hearing problems but finds it hard to hear when many people talk at once.
- He described exercise other than golf as uninteresting, attributing his good health to genetics.
