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In reply to the discussion: CNN Medical Expert Baffled by Trump's 'Unorthodox' Aspirin Regimen: 'It Makes No Sense' [View all]LymphocyteLover
(9,342 posts)56. did you see his quote "I want nice thin blood pouring through my heart"?
Who the fuck says this???
Trump admits to taking more aspirin than his docs recommend: âThey say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I donât want thick blood pouring through my heart. I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart. Does that make sense?â
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-01-01T14:57:20.571Z
What could possibly go wrong! (2/6)
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CNN Medical Expert Baffled by Trump's 'Unorthodox' Aspirin Regimen: 'It Makes No Sense' [View all]
Eugene
Friday
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paleotn
Friday
#38
Trump University School of Medicine says drinking extra water can thin your blood
dalton99a
Friday
#4
The fans behind him that did not get hit by the magic disappearing bullet would have been sprayed with it.
appleannie1
Friday
#22
Maybe he was told to take baby aspirin, and he takes the full size instead, because...
thesquanderer
Friday
#49
I have no background to make medical comments, but wow he does look like someone who has had a
Jbraybarten
Friday
#58
Once again, Trump thinks he's smarter than everyone else, including medical experts.
Chasstev365
Friday
#10
I have been taking Warfarin for years due to a Factor V clotting disorder. I take a PT/INR blood test
doc03
Friday
#15
Aspirin would make my nose bleed at times. Took them as a child. F's up your gut too.
twodogsbarking
Friday
#20
Is the "thinner" ve. "Less likely to clot" argument a distinction without a difference?
Renew Deal
Friday
#28
Considering the Quacks and Crackpots he put in charge of national health policies, it makes perfect sense
Attilatheblond
Friday
#37
I am on an aspirin a day regimen and I like millions of other who are on it take a baby aspirin a day which is
Botany
Friday
#45
So we're assuming this 'regimine' to be actually true .. ? Because .. ? Trump .. ?
stopdiggin
Friday
#48