Overview

• On July 15, Trump was photographed boarding Marine One with a circular bruise on his right hand disguised by a noticeably mismatched layer of concealer.
• Press secretary Karoline Leavitt attributed the discoloration to the president’s extensive handshaking at public events and diplomatic meetings.
• Medical experts including Dr Boback Berookhim and Dr Neal Patel pointed to age-related vascular fragility, routine blood draws or minor trauma as more plausible sources for the bruise.
• Trump declared himself in “excellent health” after a comprehensive physical at Walter Reed in April, though he has not released full medical records since 2018.
• At 79, the nation’s second-oldest president has been spotted with recurring hand bruises since spring 2024, fueling questions about transparency and his fitness for office.