President Donald Trump, despite being one of the oldest individuals to hold the presidential office, continues to face scrutiny over his health. Recent actions and statements reflect a lack of new year resolutions from Trump, with ongoing controversies surrounding his health practices and habits persisting into 2026.
In an attempt to address concerns about his health, Trump participated in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. However, the interview seemed to raise more questions than provide answers. Trump revealed details about his health routines, including his use of compression socks and excessive aspirin consumption, which exceeds his doctor’s recommendations. He attributed his continued aspirin intake to superstition and concerns about blood thickness.
Trump’s health discussion also touched on his occasional closed-eye moments during meetings, dismissing them as mere blinking caught by photographers. Furthermore, he mentioned carrying makeup to conceal bruises resulting from firm handshakes, emphasizing the quick application process.
Additionally, reports resurfaced claims of Trump’s dietary habits during his campaign trail, including consuming multiple fast-food items in a single meal, raising concerns about his nutritional choices. Amidst domestic and international tensions, Trump engaged in a war of words with Iranian officials, escalating tensions with threats against Iran amid ongoing protests in the country.
Furthermore, Trump’s decision to delay a planned tariff increase on furniture imports, citing the need to protect American industries and national security, highlighted his administration’s trade policies. The postponement of tariff hikes on specific furniture items aimed to address trade imbalances while keeping existing tariffs in place.
In other news, Zohran Mamdani took office as the Mayor of New York, delivering a speech that notably omitted any mention of Trump, focusing instead on transformative governance principles. Trump’s management approach, characterized humorously as “TACO” – Trump Always Chickens Out, came under scrutiny once more as he postponed significant tariff hikes, maintaining a complex trade strategy.