The media is once again trying to stir up fear where there is none. This time, they’re going after President Trump for taking aspirin and getting the occasional bruise. As a military veteran, I’ve seen what real health problems look like—this isn’t it. This is just another attempt by left-wing media to attack a strong, healthy leader who works harder than most of them ever will.
Let’s break this down the way we would in a briefing room: President Trump admitted in a Wall Street Journal interview that he takes a higher dose of aspirin than his doctors recommend. He takes 325 milligrams daily instead of the usual 81 mg. Why? To thin his blood and help prevent heart problems. That’s a common move for a man in his late 70s with a demanding job. He’s been doing it for years and knows what works for his body.
Sure, there’s some bruising on his hands. But let’s be honest—when you’re shaking hundreds of hands a day and working around the clock, a few bruises aren’t surprising. The White House said those bruises come from constant handshakes and hard work, not from some hidden illness. Veterans understand this. You go out on patrol, you come back with cuts and bruises. That doesn’t mean you’re unfit to serve—it means you’ve been doing the job.
Now the media is clutching their pearls because Trump puts a little makeup on his hands to cover the bruises. That’s not vanity—it’s professionalism. He knows he’s always in the spotlight, and he wants to look sharp. That’s what leaders do. You don’t show up to formation looking sloppy. Same goes for the Commander-in-Chief.
President Trump tells the WSJ that he's taking more aspirin than doctors recommend. Is that a good idea? Dr. Jonathan Reiner weighs in. pic.twitter.com/tpzqipXMBE
— The Lead CNN (@TheLeadCNN) January 2, 2026
Some reporters are even complaining that Trump doesn’t sleep much. Well, welcome to leadership. Most combat vets know what it’s like to go without sleep and still do the job. President Trump is known for firing off texts and calls to his team at 2 a.m. That’s not a weakness—that’s energy. That’s commitment. He’s not playing golf or hiding in a basement. He’s working late and getting things done.
Let’s not forget—this is the same media that spent years ignoring clear and serious signs of decline in former President Joe Biden. Biden couldn’t finish a sentence, got lost onstage, and needed note cards to remember who he was talking to. The press told us everything was fine. But now, because Trump takes aspirin and bruises a little, suddenly it’s a crisis?
Give me a break.
President Trump also reminded everyone that he’s passed his cognitive exam with flying colors—not once, but three times. That test isn’t easy. It’s designed to measure memory, attention, and problem-solving. Trump didn’t just pass—he aced it. That’s not a man in decline. That’s a man at the top of his game.
CBS now: President Trump may not be fit for office because he takes aspirin.
CBS before: Joe Biden is fit for office even though he doesn’t know he’s Joe Biden.
Also CBS: Russia collusion is real, the jab stops transmission and Jussie Smollett is honest.pic.twitter.com/vRnuAmjln4
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) January 2, 2026
What we’re seeing here is fear—plain and simple. The left-wing media knows that Trump is strong, sharp, and full of energy heading into the 2026 midterms. They’re scrambling to find anything they can to slow him down. But it’s not going to work. Americans can see through this nonsense.
Trump is still out there rallying crowds, meeting with voters, and staying sharp every step of the way. He’s doing the job. And while the media is busy counting his bruises, real Americans are counting on him to keep fighting.
As a veteran, I respect strength, honesty, and toughness. President Trump shows all three, every single day. And no amount of aspirin or hand makeup is going to change that.
The White House just said the mysterious makeup-covered bruise on Trump’s right hand is because he is “shaking hands all day every day.”
Trump has still refused to release his full medical report. pic.twitter.com/QaN7d9KIgt
— No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) February 25, 2025
