Photos of Donald Trump’s hands have sparked discussion online – and not for their size.
A large bruise appeared to cover the back of Trump’s right hand as he sat with his hands folded yesterday while meeting French President Emmanuel Macron.
Social media users have speculated the bruise could be from IV infusions, thin skin, or the president’s old age.
The bruise was covered by skin-coloured makeup but was still visible. Some joked that it came from Macron moving Trump’s hand away from his knee during their meeting.
Similar worries were raised for former President Joe Biden shortly before he left office – many Republicans took those photos as a chance to attack the former president for his age.
Biden’s bruise also appeared to be covered up by makeup, and many suggested it was also from rumoured IV treatments.
One social media user said of Biden at the time: ‘IV bruise—he’s being pumped up with drugs just to keep going.’
Speaking about Trump’s newest bruise, one user observed: ‘That’s the kind of IV bruise you get when you’re on blood thinners. What are they pumping him with?’
Trump has boasted about his health for years, at one point claiming he was ‘healthier than Obama’, who is 15 years younger than him.
Trump, 78, also claimed his former opponent Kamala Harris had ‘dangerous’ conditions, citing seasonal allergies.
He concluded: ‘These are deeply serious conditions that clearly impact her functioning.’
Harris’ White House physician, Joshua Simmons, previously said she is ‘a healthy 59-year-old female who has a medical history notable for seasonal allergies and urticaria’.
Trump shared his health report in late 2023,w which revealed he ‘reduced his weight through an improved diet and continued daily activity while maintaining a rigorous schedule’.
