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- U.S. President Donald Trump defended his daily 325-mg aspirin habit, saying he has taken it for about 25 years.
- He described the high dose as psychological and “a little superstitious.”
- Dr. Sean Barbabella confirmed the 325-mg regimen is intended for cardiac prevention.
- Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said his bruises result from handshaking, not aspirin.
- The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force advises adults 60+ to avoid daily aspirin for primary prevention.
