US EditionWhite House Attributes Trump’s Heavy Left-Hand Bruising to Him Hitting It at Board of Peace Signing
- At the Davos Board of Peace signing, President Donald Trump showed a fresh, large bruise on his left hand captured by Getty photographer Chip Somodevilla and AFP photographer Fabrice Coffrini, shared by Aaron Rupar on January 22, 2026.
- Trump and his physician Sean Barbabella say he takes around 325mg of aspirin daily and Trump blamed the higher dose for frequent bruising, citing blood-thinning effects; Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, said the bruise came from hitting the corner of a signing table.
- Photographs show a clear, black bruise on Trump’s left hand that appeared darker than minor bruising around Christmas, while he previously used makeup to conceal large bruises on his right hand.
- Images circulating on social media have prompted renewed public and media scrutiny about President Trump's health as the administration has not released full medical test results, despite White House physician Barbabella's memo finding him in excellent health earlier this year.
- At 79, Trump is the oldest inaugurated president with chronic venous insufficiency, and medical experts said his bruising is likely benign in older people.
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Trump attributes new bruise on hand to aspirin consumption
By Steve Holland, Andrea Shalal and Bo Erickson ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Jan 22 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed a noticeable bruise on his left hand to his high intake of aspirin. The bruise appeared after he bumped a table at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One as he returned to the U.S. His aspirin dosage makes him bruise easily, Trump said. “They say take aspirin …
Trump's Aspirin Intake Sparks Bruise Concerns After Davos Incident
Trump's Aspirin Intake Sparks Bruise Concerns After Davos Incident In a recent incident, former U.S. President Donald Trump attributed a prominent bruise on his left hand to his regular aspirin consumption. The bruise reportedly appeared after he injured his hand bumping a table during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.Onboard Air Force One, Trump explained to reporters that his aspirin intake, aimed at maintaining heart health, res…
What is Trump's health really like? Especially because of striking stains on his hands is speculated. First it was his right hand, then it was also reported about bruises of his left hand. Now Washington is forced to explain again.
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elnorte.comThe White House said that moret n in Donald Trump's hand is because he beats himself with a table, after speculations about his health.
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