Donald Trump suggested that his daily aspirin habit might be more psychological than medically necessary, according to remarks made at an event in Vandalia, Ohio, on Saturday. "I take an aspirin a day. I don’t know if it works, but psychologically, I need it," Trump stated, pointing to his head. He further elaborated, "I don’t know if it works or not, but I’ve been doing it for a long time. And here I am making speeches."
Trump described taking a "big one" which he called a "monster," and indicated that he had disregarded doctors' recommendations to switch to a lower, more heart-healthy dose. "They said, ‘Sir, you don’t need that!’ I said, ‘Do me a favor, I’ve been doing OK for 35 years. Leave me alone,’” he recounted.
Previously, Trump had told The Wall Street Journal that he was "a little superstitious" about his medication. He expressed concern that switching to a smaller dose might lead to negative health outcomes, humorously adding that he would blame the doctor, saying, “I’ll say, ‘You son of a bitch, doctor!’”
During the same event, Trump announced congratulations to Bayer on its plan to open a $2.2 billion manufacturing facility near Columbus, Ohio. Previously, in January, Trump discussed his aspirin routine with The Wall Street Journal, explaining his rationale: "They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart. I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart. Does that make sense?” He also acknowledged that the medication might contribute to bruises on his hands, noting he uses makeup to cover them.