As Donald Trump grasped a custom football inscribed with his name and honored the Navy Midshipmen football team for its victory, the glittering championship ring on his left hand was not enough to pay the attention from the mysterious bruise that reappeared on his right hand.This isn’t the first time people have spotted strange marks on President Donald Trump’s hand, triggering curiosity and war:ning about his health.
The buzz began earlier this year when photos spread from Trump’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. The meeting, held on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, became a hot topic – not for its political discussions, but because of a dark bruise-like mark on Trump’s right hand.As soon as the images hit the internet, social media users were quick to comment, with many questioning.Following the press conference, the image quickly attracted attention, with users on X (formerly Twitter) commenting on the apparent bruise.One user wrote, “Scrolling Getty and couldn’t help but notice this photo of a huge bruise on Trump’s hand today.”Another noted, “Some photos over the last few months show bruising on Trump’s hand… Always seems to be on the same hand.”A third added, “That’s the kind of IV bruise you get when you’re on blood thinners. What are they pumping him with?”Some shared that Trump had tried to cover the mark with makeup, pointing to a Getty Images description that mentioned the area being “covered in make-up.”White House defeats rumorAt the time, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt disbanded concerns about the bruising. She attributed the mark to Trump’s high level of public engagement, particularly his habit of shaking hands with supporters.
