Trump's Hand Photos Renew Questions Over Bruising and Health
President Donald Trump's health has come under scrutiny once again after photographs from the Amgen Irish Open showed make-up covering the back of his right hand. This follows observations at a 9/11 memorial event at the Pentagon, where Trump's face appeared to droop on one side.
The White House previously attributed the marks on Trump's hands to minor soft-tissue irritation from routine handshaking and aspirin use. However, this explanation has been met with skepticism due to the repeated appearance of marks on both his hands at different times.
Trump's physician, Sean Barbabella, explained in July 2025 that the bruising was consistent with minor soft-tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and aspirin use. Despite this, social media users have questioned why the marks appear repeatedly, with one commenter asking, 'Why doesn't this 'bruise' ever heal?'
The renewed scrutiny of Trump's health comes as the White House disclosed in July 2025 that he had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that could cause swelling in the lower legs.