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President Trump gives update on health following cognitive exam

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  • Donald Trump asserted he is in "PERFECT HEALTH" and "ACED" his cognitive examination for the third time, following a report on his health.
  • His statement came after The Wall Street Journal detailed various health concerns, including vein and skin conditions, a poor diet, and hearing issues.
  • Trump, who turns 80 in June, has faced increasing scrutiny over his well-being, drawing comparisons to Joe Biden.
  • He denied dozing off in meetings and discussed his long-standing practice of taking a 325mg aspirin, which he attributes to causing bruising.
  • Trump also mentioned his avoidance of exercise, apart from golf, and his continued consumption of fast food, with a Republican official recounting a large McDonald's order.
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