CNN's breaking Trump alert amid health fears after hospital's 'heart attack' warning

President Donald Trump has publicly acknowledged undergoing a hospital scan, reigniting questions about his health as he approaches 80.

In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump addressed growing public speculation fueled by repeated appearances showing bruising on his hands, swollen ankles, and reports that he has appeared drowsy during press briefings. At 79, the president is facing the same age-related scrutiny that surrounded President Joe Biden during his time in office.

CNN broke into its regular programming with an update after Trump confirmed that he underwent a CT scan during a hospital visit in October, correcting earlier claims that the procedure had been an MRI. CNN anchor Jim Sciutto noted that Trump and his physician had revised the record months after the original statement was made public.

The Wall Street Journal interview also revealed that Trump takes a daily aspirin dose of 325 milligrams, significantly higher than what doctors typically recommend for preventive care. Trump admitted he has resisted lowering the dosage, citing a belief that it keeps his blood “thin,” despite medical advice to the contrary.

An emergency physician speaking on CNN explained that 325 milligrams of aspirin is the same dose commonly given to patients actively experiencing a heart attack. Dr. Jeremy Faust, an emergency medicine professor at Harvard Medical School and editor in chief of MedPage Today, said the disclosure stood out medically even though the overall health profile described in the Journal was not immediately alarming.

Faust explained that most patients who take aspirin for cardiovascular prevention are advised to use a much lower dose of 81 milligrams, which provides similar benefits while greatly reducing the risk of dangerous bleeding. He added that Trump’s high aspirin intake could plausibly explain the unexplained bruising seen on the president’s hands in recent months, calling the dosage “unusual” and “concerning.”

Despite the attention, the Wall Street Journal reported that Trump’s doctors continue to describe him as energetic and generally healthy for his age, noting only expected signs of aging. Trump himself said he now regrets undergoing advanced cardiovascular and abdominal imaging during a routine checkup because it sparked widespread public speculation.

The White House has since clarified that the scan was a CT scan rather than an MRI, aligning with the updated account provided by Trump and his medical team.

As questions persist, the episode underscores how transparency, age, and medical decision-making remain central issues for aging political leaders in the public eye.