President Donald Trump had what appeared to be new bruising on his left hand while golfing on Saturday, and a dark bruise was seen on his right hand on Monday at the White House. The bruises have raised questions about Trump’s health, although the White House has dismissed those concerns.
The Daily Beast first reported the bruises observed on Saturday.
At several recent public appearances, including a press conference discussing the FIFA World Cup, close-up images appeared to show the president using concealer on his right hand.
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Images from events in the Oval Office on Monday captured bruising on Trump’s hands without any concealment.
During a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, the president appeared to use concealer on his right hand again.
White House response
In July, the White House confirmed that Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a medical condition that causes blood to pool in the veins. It can also lead to leg swelling.
At the time, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt acknowledged the bruising on Trump’s hands but attributed it to “minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen.”
She said Trump remains in “excellent health,” reiterating that assessment a month later.
“President Trump is a man of the people, and he meets more Americans and shakes their hands on a daily basis than any other president in history,” Leavitt said.
The Daily Beast asked the White House for comment about the bruises observed on Trump’s left hand, noting that this hand is not typically used for handshakes, and asking whether the discoloration could be linked to other factors. The White House did not respond.
More about Trump’s condition
As reported by Straight Arrow News at the time of Trump’s diagnosis, chronic venous insufficiency develops when the veins in the legs are damaged and struggle to return blood efficiently to the heart. This can lead to blood collecting in the legs and increased pressure in the veins, sometimes causing swelling, which is considered the third stage of the condition.
Separately, taking aspirin regularly can cause side effects such as unusual bruising, minor bleeding or skin rashes, according to the Mayo Clinic. Low-dose aspirin is often prescribed to help reduce the risk of heart attacks in people with chronic coronary artery disease.
At 79, Trump is the oldest person to be inaugurated as president. If he serves a full four-year term, he would surpass former President Joe Biden as the oldest sitting U.S. president.
