A fresh photo of Donald Trump's right hand reveals that a large bruise—originally blamed on excessive handshaking—remains visible weeks later, reigniting speculation about the president's health.
The concern over Trump's hand began in February, when he met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, Mediaite reported. Observers quickly noticed a deep bruise on the back of his right hand, leading to online speculation.
The White House attempted to downplay the issue, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt attributing it to Trump's frequent handshakes as part of his public engagements.
Despite the White House's explanation, new photos show that the bruise has not faded significantly. Social media users continue to analyze Trump's hand, with some noting the apparent use of makeup to conceal discoloration.
Yesterday, the pool camera in the Oval Office captured a large bruise on President Trump’s right hand.
— Taylor Popielarz (@TaylorPopielarz) March 13, 2025
Similar images were taken in late February.
I asked the White House for an update on the bruise and was sent this statement from @PressSec last night:
“President Trump is a… pic.twitter.com/0NbMba4wbD
Theories range from normal aging-related bruising to comparisons with "greyscale," a fictional disease from "Game of Thrones" that turns skin rough and cracked.
Some skeptics question why the bruise has lasted so long, while others point out how quickly Trump's ear healed after being grazed by a bullet in an assassination attempt.
As speculation continues, Trump's team has yet to provide additional medical details.
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