Off The Record
Donald Trump’s Health Concerns Escalate Following The Discovery Of A Second Lesion On His Hand
Following the release of a new picture of US President Donald Trump’s hand on social media, people are once again raising concerns about his health.
A brown stain on the back of Trump’s right hand in pictures from his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron earlier this year, which took place on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, raised questions.
The photo immediately became popular after the press conference, with people commenting on the apparent bruise on X (previously Twitter).
One user wrote, “Scrolling Getty and couldn’t help but notice this photo of a huge bruise on Trump’s hand today.”
Another pointed out, “Some photos over the last few months show bruising on Trump’s hand… Always seems to be on the same hand.”
A third added, “Trump has a massive bruise on the back of his right hand. How did he get that?”
Some conjectured that Trump had tried to conceal the mark with cosmetics, citing a Getty Images description that stated the region was “covered in make-up.”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected the worries at the time, claiming that the president’s high degree of public involvement was to blame for the bruises.
“President Trump is a man of the people and meets more Americans and shakes more hands on a daily basis than any other president in history,” Leavitt said in a statement, per NBC.
She later reiterated this point, adding, “President Trump has bruises on his hand because he’s constantly working and shaking hands all day, every day.”
Mark Reappears, Raising Fresh Questions
When Trump was pictured during a meeting with Irish leader Micheál Martin this week, the matter came up again. The mark appeared once more, sparking fresh online conjecture.
Experts offered their opinions on potential causes. Skin specialist Dr. Anatalia Moore told The Mirror that Trump’s age might be a factor in the bruises.
“For many patients in their 70s—especially those who are not what we call a ‘fit 70’—even a small bump against a doorframe can cause significant bruising,” Dr. Moore explained. “Our hands and limbs are particularly vulnerable to knocks, especially as balance and coordination decline with age.”
She went on to discuss the science behind bruises, pointing out that blood pooling beneath the skin causes the initial dark purple or red discoloration. The hue changes to green and yellow as the body heals the area; elderly people heal more slowly, so this process takes longer.
Now Trending:
- All Federal Employees Received An Email From Elon Musk And Donald Trump Asking Them To Accomplish One Thing, Failing Might Result In Resignation
- Elon Musk Speaks Out After A Cybertruck Explosion At Trump Towers Leaves One Person Dead And Multiple Others Injured
- Elon Musk Responds After Being Accused Of Making A “Nazi Gesture” At The Inauguration Celebrations
Please SHARE this story with Family and Friends and let us know what you think!
