Trump’s Hand Bruise on Full Display During Oval Office Meeting

Today, President Donald Trump’s persistent hand bruise was unmistakably visible as he met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the Oval Office, reigniting health concerns and social media speculation.

During the August 25 signing of executive orders at the Resolute Desk, Trump repeatedly tried to mask his right hand by placing his left hand over it, but images captured the dark purple bruise stretching from his index finger to his pinky. Later in the afternoon, as he greeted President Lee, the extensive discoloration was plainly on display, with no makeup cover-up to conceal it.

The White House has consistently maintained that Trump’s hand bruising is “consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen,” according to his physician, Navy Captain Sean Barbabella. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated that explanation, emphasizing the president “meets more Americans and shakes their hands on a daily basis than any other President in history”.

Social media users responded with alarm. One wrote, “YIKES! Very visible bruising on Donald Trump’s hand today. What is going on with his health???” while another asked simply, “Trump hand, is he okay?”. These reactions follow similar concern over his frequent handshakes and a diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency disclosed by the White House in July, which can contribute to bruising in older adults.

As images of the bruise circulated, critics and supporters alike questioned whether the repeated occurrences point to an underlying health issue beyond the official explanation. The president, now 79, has not publicly addressed the matter, and White House officials have not announced any further medical evaluations or adjustments to his healthcare regimen.