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Trump Dismisses Health Advice Amid Rising Taiwan Tensions

1/1/2026

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Trump Rejects Health Advice

U.S. President Donald Trump rejected his doctor's advice on exercise, calling it boring.
He admitted taking a higher dose of aspirin than recommended and briefly wore compression socks for swelling but stopped due to discomfort.
China conducted military exercises around Taiwan, simulating a blockade.
Taiwan condemned the drills as provocative.
Analysts noted the drills likely respond to a recent U.S. arms package for Taiwan.

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Trump Prioritizes Golf

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a recent interview that he finds exercise boring and prefers golfing.
He revealed he ignored medical advice on compression socks for a blood-flow issue, walking instead.
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Trump Rejects Health Advice

U.S. President Donald Trump rejected his doctor's advice on exercise, calling it boring.
He admitted taking a higher dose of aspirin than recommended and briefly wore compression socks for swelling but stopped due to discomfort.
China conducted military exercises around Taiwan, simulating a blockade.
Taiwan condemned the drills as provocative.
Analysts noted the drills likely respond to a recent U.S. arms package for Taiwan.

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