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Trump's 'aspirin' admission intensifies calls for investigation into his health, 'Congress should make sure…'

Jeffries said Congress should press the administration for transparency about Trump’s ability to do his job.

Trump's 'aspirin' admission intensifies calls for investigation into his health, 'Congress should make sure…'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
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Hakeem Jeffries called for Congress to examine Donald Trump’s health after Trump told the Wall Street Journal he continues taking a high daily dose of aspirin despite his doctors’ advice to reduce it. The White House said Trump is in good health.

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House Minority Leader calling for congressional scrutiny of the president’s health

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose aspirin use and health are the subject of the article

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James Comer
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House Oversight Committee chair whom Jeffries urged to address questions about an investigation

Former president mentioned as a comparison concerning presidential health

J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice president mentioned in Jeffries’s statement

White House press secretary defending Trump’s health

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