Trump's Large Hand Bruise After Shaking Hands with President Lee Sparks New Health Concerns

White House Explains "Aspirin Side Effect" Amid Health Rumors
At 79, Trump Is the Oldest President in U.S. History

There is growing interest in the reason behind the large bruise spotted on the back of U.S. President Donald Trump's hand during his first face-to-face summit with President Lee Jaemyung. On the 25th (local time), President Trump warmly greeted President Lee, who visited the White House in Washington, D.C., and shook his hand. A significant bruise was visible on the back of President Trump's right hand as he grasped President Lee's hand. The prominent bruise on President Trump's hand remained noticeable throughout their meeting with the press in the Oval Office.

Bruises or bump marks on President Trump's hand back have been captured several times since his inauguration in January this year. Photo by UPI

According to reports from foreign media outlets such as the Associated Press, makeup marks that did not match his skin tone were also observed on President Trump's hand on the 22nd. The New York Times reported that President Trump has frequently covered the same area with makeup in the past. In relation to this, White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt stated last month that it was "a minor soft tissue irritation caused by frequent handshakes and aspirin use." She added that President Trump takes aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease.

Previously, on the 16th of last month, during a meeting at the White House with Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, thick makeup seemingly covering a bruise on the back of President Trump's hand was captured, leading to various speculations. Bruises or bump marks on President Trump's hand have been observed several times since his inauguration in January this year.

President Lee Jae Myung is shaking hands with U.S. President Donald Trump, who came out to greet him at the White House in Washington DC on the 25th (local time). Photo by Yonhap News

There have been ongoing suspicions regarding the health of President Trump, who is 79 years old this year. He became the oldest president in U.S. history as of his inauguration in January. Additionally, his sometimes awkward gait on the golf course and occasional lapses in memory have further fueled doubts. President Trump has also provided the media with only very limited information regarding his health. The most recent release of his medical examination results was in November 2023. At that time, his primary physician's report stated that his "overall health is excellent" and that his "cognitive and mental health are outstanding," but did not include any detailed supporting information.