Sarah Hooper
Published December 3, 2025 10:53am
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Previous Page Next PagePhotos of Donald Trump’s hands have sparked discussion online yet again after he was spotted wearing two bandages during a cabinet meeting.
They were spotted when Trump began scratching his face next to Defence Chief Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Since retaking office in January, attention has been drawn to the Commander-in-Chief’s hands.
In February, a large bruise appeared on the back of Trump’s right hand as he sat with his hands folded while meeting French President Emmanuel Macron.
Some have speculated the bruise could have been from IV infusions, thin skin, blood thinners, or the president’s old age.
In other appearances, it was reported that he attempted to hide bruising on the back of his hand with concealer.
The White House said the bruising was from ‘frequent handshaking’ (Picture: Reuters)
When asked by reporters about Trump’s hand, the White House insisted it was because of frequent handshaking.
‘This is consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen,’ Trump’s doctor, Sean Barbabella, has said.
Earlier this week, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump’s MRI scan results were ‘perfectly normal’ after intense speculation about why he had the procedure.
Trump has boasted about his health for years, at one point claiming he was ‘healthier than Obama’, who is 15 years younger than him.
Earlier this year, White House physician Sean Barbabella released a memo on Trump’s health, finding he was in excellent health.
On the memo, it was noted he had ‘well-controlled’ hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), diverticulosis and actinic keratosis (dry patches of skin).
It added that he takes two medications for cholesterol, an aspirin each day for cardiac health, and cream for his skin conditions as needed.
What health issues can lead to bruising on the hands as people age?
In August, a dark bruise concerned many of Trump’s supporters (Picture: Getty)
A variety of conditions and medications can cause bruising on the back of the hands in old age.
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Thinning and frail skin due to ageing means less protection for blood vessels beneath the skin, leading to visible bruising.
Vitamin deficiencies, bad nutrition, and medical procedures involving IV insertions could also cause bruising.
Blood thinners can also interfere with clotting, which makes bruises more visible.
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