Foreign media released photographs showing a dark bruise on Donald Trump's hand during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, sparking renewed online discussion about the leader's health.
It became a major topic of social media debate again after photos emerged of a dark bruise on President Donald Trump's hand while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last Thursday.
Although the White House quickly tried to ease concerns about the health of the 79-year-old U.S. leader, the images only reinforced ongoing questions about whether he is fit enough to lead a superpower.
Trump has often been photographed with bruises on his right hand since returning to the White House last year, sometimes covering them with bandages or makeup. The White House explained these resulted from numerous handshakes and aspirin use for heart health, which can cause easy bruising.
However, the latest photos from Davos show a clearly visible bruise on Trump's left hand, located near where previous bruises had appeared.
When reporters asked about the bruise aboard Air Force One, Trump briefly said he had bumped his hand on a table and jokingly added that if you love your heart, you can take aspirin, but if you want to avoid small bruises, don't take it. Meanwhile, the White House maintained its original explanation and said there were no health concerns. Notably, photos from the start of the 'Board of Peace' opening ceremony and from the previous day showed no bruises on Trump's left hand, raising questions about when and how the bruise appeared.
Questions about Trump's health have persisted, as he is the oldest president in U.S. history at the time of taking office.
Previously, Trump was photographed with swollen legs and was seen apparently dozing off during public events several times. The administration later disclosed that the leg swelling was diagnosed as chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition manageable with medication or specialized treatment.
Additionally, an unannounced hospital stay last year fueled suspicions that the administration was concealing health information about the president, although Trump's personal doctor later confirmed that MRI results showed his cardiovascular health was excellent.
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