Trump seen with bruised hand at cabinet meeting, health concerns rise again

Viewers noticed swelling and bruising on Trump’s hand and eyes during the meeting, raising questions about his condition
PUBLISHED MAR 29, 2026
A bruise was visible on President Trump’s left hand during a White House cabinet meeting (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
A bruise was visible on President Trump’s left hand during a White House cabinet meeting (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump’s health has increasingly become a point of concern over the past year. At a recent White House cabinet meeting, where he was speaking about the ongoing situation in Iran, viewers noticed visible changes in his appearance.

His eyes appeared slightly swollen, and some also observed dark bruising on the back of his left hand. At moments during the meeting, his eyes seemed to droop shut, and he looked more fatigued than usual, drawing attention to his condition.

President Donald Trump speaks at the FII PRIORITY Summit at the Faena Hotel on March 27, 2026 in Miami Beach, Florida. This is the second year President Trump has spoken at the Saudi-backed investment summit (Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
Trump spoke at the FII PRIORITY Summit in Miami Beach on March 27, 2026, marking his second year at the Saudi-backed event (Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

Concerns raised about Trump after recent White House cabinet meeting

Concerns about President Trump’s health have risen after the meeting. Viewers noticed a red mark on his left hand and signs that he seemed more tired than usual, as reported by The Mirror. His eyes appeared slightly puffy, and he was seen blinking slowly while continuing to speak. His manner of speaking also appeared less steady at times, which drew attention from people watching.

As per the publication, he carried on with the meeting despite looking fatigued. The discussion mainly revolved around immigration. He said, “Nobody even tries. We don’t have the caravans of 1,000s, 25,000, 30,000 people pouring into our border. They come up in caravans.” He later added, “We don’t have caravans anymore. There’s no such thing. And it was a name that I think I developed, but somebody developed it, but I think it was me.”

US President Donald Trump arrives for a Medal of Honor Ceremony in the East Room of the White House on March 02, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump awarded three soldiers the highest military decoration; Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds, who died in 1985, for shielding Jewish prisoners from Nazi guards during World War II; then-Staff Sgt. Terry Richardson for saving 85 lives of fellow soldiers during the Vietnam War; and Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis who died in the Afghanistan War when he shielded another soldier from a suicide bomber. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Trump attended a Medal of Honor Ceremony at the White House, honoring soldiers from World War II, Vietnam, and Afghanistan (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

There has been no official comment explaining the marks on his hand. The White House and medical teams have not responded. Similar marks have been seen on him before, including on his hand and near his ear. However, Trump has said he is in good health and has no medical concerns.

Trump speaks at NRCC dinner, weighs in on Iran and media tensions

Despite ongoing speculation about his health since his second term in office, Trump has continued to stay active and maintain a busy schedule. Speaking at the annual NRCC dinner in Washington, DC, he addressed a large Republican audience with a broad speech.

President Donald Trump speaks at the National Republican Congressional Committee's (NRCC) annual fundraising dinner, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Union Station in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Trump addressed the NRCC annual fundraising dinner at Union Station in Washington on March 25, 2026 (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

He talked about his relationship with the media and also touched on key international issues, especially developments in the Middle East. When discussing Iran, he suggested that talks are still underway and that there is strong interest in reaching an agreement.

He also mentioned that potential leaders may face hesitation due to safety risks and political pressure, adding a more informal remark about how challenging leadership in the region can be.

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