The White House has officially addressed visible bandages on President Donald Trump’s right hand, attributing the injury to his extensive handshake engagements. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt provided this explanation during Thursday’s press briefing, noting that the 79-year-old president maintains an exceptionally active greeting schedule that occasionally results in physical markings.
Leavitt further clarified that Trump’s daily aspirin regimen—confirmed through previous medical examinations—could contribute to increased bruising susceptibility. This statement echoes similar explanations provided months earlier when observers noted apparent bruising on the president’s hand concealed with makeup.
The health discussion emerges against the backdrop of Trump’s status as the oldest U.S. president ever elected. The Republican leader has consistently emphasized his physical condition, often drawing comparisons to his predecessor Joe Biden’s capabilities. In a Tuesday night post on his Truth Social platform, Trump escalated his defense against media inquiries regarding his fitness, characterizing such investigations as potentially amounting to ‘sedition, maybe even treason.’
This health narrative follows Trump’s October comprehensive medical evaluation, which included an MRI scan and resulted in his physician declaring the president to be in excellent health. The ongoing attention to presidential physical condition reflects heightened public interest in leaders’ capabilities amid advanced age service.