Trump Explains New Bruise on Left Hand After Davos Signing, Blames Aspirin and Table Impact
President Donald Trump confirmed visible bruising on his left hand at the World Economic Forum in Davos, but offered a benign explanation that left some questions open.
The president was asked by reporters about the mark after photos from the Board of Peace signing ceremony circulated online, drawing fresh attention to recurring bruises seen on his hands in recent months. Trump said he clipped his hand on the edge of a table and attributed the discoloration to the effects of his daily aspirin regimen.
Leavitt, the White House press secretary, told reporters the bruise resulted from Trump bumping his hand on the corner of a signing table, and noted that the mark was not present earlier in the event, suggesting it occurred on site. According to the White House, photos from earlier show no prior marking.
This explanation follows a pattern: White House officials have previously said similar bruises stem from frequent handshaking and the blood-thinning impact of aspirin that Trump takes for heart health. Parts of online and media discourse, however, have cast doubt on the official account, with some commentators and viral posts questioning the rapid appearance of bruising or suggesting other causes without medical evidence.
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“It was just an accident,” Trump said, urging confidence in his health while acknowledging the aspirin side effect.
The recurring visibility of hand bruises has fanned public speculation about the president’s health and fitness for office, especially given his age, but no independent medical confirmation contradicts the White House’s characterization.
Administration officials stress that the president continues his scheduled public appearances and duties as usual. Photos and videos from this trip show Trump participating in meetings and photo ops after the question about his hand.
Expect further questions from press corps as Trump returns from Davos and continues his travel schedule.
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