White House addresses visible bruise on Trump’s left hand after Davos event
WASHINGTON, DC: The White House is responding to questions about a visible bruise on President Donald Trump’s left hand after it caught public attention during a Board of Peace signing ceremony in Davos, Switzerland.
Photos from the high-profile event quickly circulated on social media, sparking widespread online speculation about the president’s health.
White House speaks out on Trump’s left-hand bruise
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump bruised his hand after striking it against the corner of the signing table during the event on January 22.
A White House official explained that Trump bruises more easily because he takes a daily aspirin, a routine his doctors have previously disclosed.
The White House also told Fox News that photos taken on Wednesday, January 21, showed no visible bruising.
Trump responds to questions about his left-hand bruise
President Trump addressed questions about the bruise on his left hand while aboard Air Force One. A reporter asked, “We saw the bruising on your hand. Are you okay?”
Trump replied by echoing the White House’s explanation, saying, “I’m very good. I clipped it on the table. So I put a little—what do they call it—cream on it. But I clipped it. I would say take aspirin if you like your heart, but don’t take aspirin if you don’t want to have a little bruising.”
Reporter: “We saw the bruising on your hand. Are you okay?”
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President Trump: “I’m very good. I clipped it on the table. So I put a little—what do they call it—cream on it. But I clipped it. I would say take aspirin if you like your heart, but don’t take aspirin if you don’t want… pic.twitter.com/oZCvudgrO9
He added that his aspirin use contributes to the issue, saying, “I take the big aspirin. And when you take the big aspirin, they tell you that you bruise. The doctors said, ‘You don’t have to take that, sir. You're very healthy.’ I said, ‘I’m not taking any chances.’ That’s one of the side effects. of taking aspirin.”
According to Trump's recent statement to The Wall Street Journal, the POTUS shared, "They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don't want thick blood pouring through my heart. want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart. Does that make sense? I'm a little superstitious."
Trump’s cardiovascular system in ‘excellent health,’ physician says amid health rumors
Trump previously sparked health questions after revealing he had undergone an MRI in October. On December 1, the White House released a memo from physician Sean Barbabella stating that Trump received advanced imaging at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as a preventive step.
“The purpose of this imaging is preventive: to identify issues early, confirm overall health, and ensure he maintains long-term vitality and function,” Barbabella said.
He reported no abnormalities in the results, adding, “President Trump's cardiovascular imaging is perfectly normal. There is no evidence of arterial narrowing impairing blood flow or abnormalities in the heart or major vessels.”
Barbabella further emphasized Trump’s condition, saying, “The heart chambers are normal in size, the vessel walls appear smooth and healthy, and there are no signs of inflammation or clotting. Overall, his cardiovascular system shows excellent health."
