Trump named the reason for the blue spots on his hands.

US President Donald Trump has admitted that he takes a daily dose of aspirin higher than recommended by doctors for preventive blood thinning.

Trump explained that this was his personal preventive measure.

"They (the doctors. They say that aspirin thins the blood, and I don't want thick blood to flow through my heart," the president said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal.

Due to taking the drug, he easily develops bruises, which he demonstrated by the example of his wrist. Despite doctors' recommendations to reduce the dose, Trump refused to do so, noting that he has been taking aspirin for 25 years and is "a bit superstitious."

Also, Trump, amid concerns about his health, admitted that sometimes it can be difficult for him to hear. At the same time, the American leader insists on his exceptional physical and mental health, claiming that he works harder and more than any president in the history of the United States. He admitted that he had been wearing compression socks for a while because of the swelling of his ankles, but stopped doing it because he didn't like them.

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The day before, CNN drew attention to the appearance of new bruises on Trump's hands. It is noted that medical experts have not confirmed the concerns, pointing out that this is a common phenomenon for the elderly.

White House press Secretary Caroline Leavitt said on December 11 that Trump uses a patch on his right wrist because of the large number of handshakes he does daily at meetings. She also noted that the leader of the United States takes aspirin, which "may contribute to the appearance of bruises."

Earlier, on November 13, it was reported that Trump reappeared in public with a thick layer of foundation on his hand. Then the media noticed that during the signing of the law on temporary expenses, he tried to partially hide his right hand, which caused a discussion on social networks.

On December 24, Trump was seen again with bruises on his arms at a Christmas event. The American leader celebrated the eve of the holiday with his wife Melania.

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