New marks that appeared on Donald Trump’s hand have caused major health concerns online.
While at his press conference with French president Emmanuel Macron recently, the 78-year-old was photographed with green bruising on the back of his right hand.
Redness and bruising was also spotted on Trump’s hand back in November 2024.
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt has shared that the bruising is actually caused by hand shaking.
“President Trump is a man of the people and he meets more Americans and shakes their hands on a daily basis than any other president in history.
“His commitment is unwavering and he proves that every single day,” Ms Leavitt said.
“President Trump has bruises on his hand because he’s constantly working and shaking hands all day every day,” she said in a statement.
Now, Trump has been spotted boarding a plane on 15 July to Pittsburgh, with strange bruising on his right hand, appearing to be covered by make up to hide the blemish.
Concern had arisen after bruising was spotted on March 3 on Trump’s right palm.
tRump is wearing makeup on his hand to cover up his elderly bruises, and in his last interview, you can see that his ankles are totally swollen. pic.twitter.com/J4GLuZSNPB
— Kevin/Fort Wayne (@KevinFr02938625) July 15, 2025
People noted that the marks looked to be above the heart line on his palm and that the original bruise on the back of his hand was still visible and yellow in color.
How many times has Trump been photographed with brusing and/or a bandage on the top of his right hand?
— RiotWomenn (@riotwomennn) September 17, 2020
Is he regularly getting IVs?@whca has anyone asked? pic.twitter.com/p0HgfunbNs
Those on social media have speculated what else could be causing the bruising.
On X, one person said: “Maybe, but elderly people bruise more easily than younger folks. Trump is 78. He could have gotten that in any number of ways.”
Another wrote: “Why even lie? It’s obviously an IV bruise for blood testing or something.”
The White House seems to be sticking to the same story, however.