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Donald Trump’s Swollen, Heavily Bruised Hands Raise Fresh Health Concerns

New photos circulating on social media of President <span>Donald Trump</span>’s discolored, swollen, and visibly bruised hands have reignited concerns about his health.

The latest viral images show the 79-year-old Republican president at an event honoring military moms just ahead of Mother’s Day. In the photos, Trump’s hands appeared to be lathered in mismatched concealer, seemingly covering bruises. His hands also looked swollen, with white patches visible and purplish coloring apparent on his left hand through the patch.

“Yikes! Both of Trump's hands are discolored today, and one of them appears bruised as well,” one social media user commented. 

Another wrote, “New photo shows heavy bruising and makeup on both of Trump's hands.”

<h2>Donald Trump's Health: What Does The <span rel="noindex">White House</span> Say</h2>

The White House, however, downplayed the concerns, emphasizing Trump’s energy and good health. Trump is “the sharpest, most accessible, and energetic president in American history”, White House spokesperson Davis Ingle said, the Daily Beast reported. 

“The president 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. President Trump’s commitment is unwavering, and he proves that every single day,” Ingle added.

"Hand discoloration can be caused by several underlying conditions, including bruising (bleeding under the skin), low oxygen or poor circulation, swelling (fluid buildup), and infection or inflammation," Dr. Amit Prakash Singh, Consultant in Internal Medicine at CK Birla Hospital, Delhi, told <em>HealthandMe.</em>

In the past, the White House attributed the bruising on Trump’s hands to his high-dose aspirin regimen—he reportedly takes 325 milligrams daily, four times the typical recommended dose.

As the oldest person to assume the US presidency, Trump’s visible signs, including hand bruising and apparent leg swelling, have fueled ongoing public interest in his health.

Concerns about his mental health have also been raised; experts have reported behaviors such as seeking “great adulation” and becoming “angry if reality does not meet his needs,” according to BMJ.

Speaking on Monday at the White House Small Business Summit, Trump said he had taken the Montreal Cognitive Assessment three times and “aced each one,” claiming a doctor told him it was the first perfect score they had seen, according to The Daily Beast.

Trump also boasted about his ability to <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-news/donald-trumps-squirrel-remark-fuels-debate-over-brain-health-and-cognitive-tests-article-154257158" data-type="tilCustomLink">correctly identify a squirrel </a> on the cognitive screening test. He suggested that answering the test questions easily demonstrated his cognitive fitness—a claim repeatedly questioned by critics.

Further, his recent visit to a dentist in Florida also sparked discussions about his health.

While past presidents have used the White House’s on-site clinic, Trump opted for a local dentist, as he had previously in January.

Last week, Trump was photographed with his son, Donald Trump Jr., with visible swelling in his ankles. Medical experts note this is likely linked to his chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), diagnosed last July. “CVI damages those valves, causing blood to pool in your legs. This increases pressure in your leg veins and causes symptoms like swelling and ulcers,” according to the Cleveland Clinic.

<h2>Trump’s Image Among Americans Takes A Hit</h2>

<strong>Read More: </strong><a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-news/donald-trumps-weekend-dental-appointment-triggers-fresh-health-concerns-article-154250689" data-type="tilCustomLink">Donald Trump’s Weekend Dental Appointment Triggers Fresh Health Concerns</a>

Nearly 60 percent of Americans are questioning whether Trump is healthy enough to serve in the Oval Office, according to a Washington Post–ABC News–Ipsos poll.

Alongside dissatisfaction with his leadership on the <span>Iran war</span>, the economy, and inflation, a growing share of Americans are also questioning his mental acuity.

Nearly 6 in 10 say he lacks the mental sharpness for the role, while 55 percent say he is not in good enough physical health to serve effectively.

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New photos circulating on social media of President Donald Trump’s discolored, swollen, and visibly bruised hands have reignited concerns about his health.The latest viral images show the 79-year-old Republican president at an event honoring military moms just ahead of Mother’s Day. In the photos, Trump’s hands appeared to be lathered in mismatched concealer, seemingly covering bruises. His hands also looked swollen, with white patches visible and purplish coloring apparent on his left hand through the patch.“Yikes! Both of Trump's hands are discolored today, and one of them appears bruised as well,” one social media user commented. Another wrote, “New photo shows heavy bruising and makeup on both of Trump's hands.”Yikes! Both of Trump&#39;s hands are discolored today and one of them appears bruised as well (Anna Moneymaker/Getty) pic.twitter.com/IZEw3j1JzD&mdash; Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 6, 2026 ]]>Donald Trump's Health: What Does The White House SayThe White House, however, downplayed the concerns, emphasizing Trump’s energy and good health. Trump is “the sharpest, most accessible, and energetic president in American history”, White House spokesperson Davis Ingle said, the Daily Beast reported.  “The president 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. President Trump’s commitment is unwavering, and he proves that every single day,” Ingle added. "Hand discoloration can be caused by several underlying conditions, including bruising (bleeding under the skin), low oxygen or poor circulation, swelling (fluid buildup), and infection or inflammation," Dr. Amit Prakash Singh, Consultant in Internal Medicine at CK Birla Hospital, Delhi, told HealthandMe.In the past, the White House attributed the bruising on Trump’s hands to his high-dose aspirin regimen—he reportedly takes 325 milligrams daily, four times the typical recommended dose.As the oldest person to assume the US presidency, Trump’s visible signs, including hand bruising and apparent leg swelling, have fueled ongoing public interest in his health. Concerns about his mental health have also been raised; experts have reported behaviors such as seeking “great adulation” and becoming “angry if reality does not meet his needs,” according to BMJ.Speaking on Monday at the White House Small Business Summit, Trump said he had taken the Montreal Cognitive Assessment three times and “aced each one,” claiming a doctor told him it was the first perfect score they had seen, according to The Daily Beast.Trump also boasted about his ability to correctly identify a squirrel  on the cognitive screening test. He suggested that answering the test questions easily demonstrated his cognitive fitness—a claim repeatedly questioned by critics.Further, his recent visit to a dentist in Florida also sparked discussions about his health. While past presidents have used the White House’s on-site clinic, Trump opted for a local dentist, as he had previously in January.Last week, Trump was photographed with his son, Donald Trump Jr., with visible swelling in his ankles. Medical experts note this is likely linked to his chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), diagnosed last July. “CVI damages those valves, causing blood to pool in your legs. This increases pressure in your leg veins and causes symptoms like swelling and ulcers,” according to the Cleveland Clinic.Trump’s Image Among Americans Takes A HitRead More: Donald Trump’s Weekend Dental Appointment Triggers Fresh Health ConcernsNearly 60 percent of Americans are questioning whether Trump is healthy enough to serve in the Oval Office, according to a Washington Post–ABC News–Ipsos poll.Alongside dissatisfaction with his leadership on the Iran war, the economy, and inflation, a growing share of Americans are also questioning his mental acuity.Nearly 6 in 10 say he lacks the mental sharpness for the role, while 55 percent say he is not in good enough physical health to serve effectively.