US President Donald Trump has been pictured with a large bruise on his hand - the second time the mysterious mark has been seen in recent images from the White House
President Donald Trump departs after the Commander-in-Chief trophy presentation to the Navy Midshipman football team in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) (Image: AP)
Donald Trump may have recently used an IV drip according to speculations by a doctor, after spotting a curious bruise reemerging on the former US president's hand.
Trump was spotted last night at an event in Washington DC where he attended the presentation ceremony for the Commander-in-Chief Trophy, bestowed upon the American college football series champions among teams from the Military Academy.
While addressing the gathered military members, many times holding an American football engraved with 'Donald J Trump' and a large winners' ring, an extensive bruise could be seen adorning the back of his right hand.
This isn't the first occasion this year that such a bruise has been seen in photographs. A medical professional suggested it might be the result of accidentally hitting his hand, or it could indicate that a needle had been inserted.
Dr Gareth Nye from the University of Salford had previously surmised in February that based on the vivid greenish-purple blemish, Trump might be undergoing IV therapy, reports the Daily Star.
President Donald Trump talks with Daba Fofana at the Commander-in-Chief trophy presentation to the Navy Midshipman football team in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) (Image: AP)
The same bruising was evident when President Emmanuel Macron of France paid a visit to Trump at the Oval Office during their prior encounter.
Now, the strikingly similar mark has resurfaced, apparently on the identical hand. It was also noticeable earlier in the day during Trump's Oval Office meeting with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele.
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 15: Navy Midshipmen head coach Brian Newberry (L), co-captains linebacker Colin Ramos (R) and fullback Daba Fofana (2nd-L), stand with U.S. President Donald Trump during a presentation ceremony for the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the Navy Midshipmen football team in the East Room of the White House April 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Commander-in-Chief Trophy is awarded to the winner of the American college football series among the teams of the U.S. Military Academy (Army Black Knights), the U.S. Naval Academy (Navy Midshipmen), and the U.S. Air Force Academy (Air Force Falcons). (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (Image: Getty Images)
Highlighting its resemblance to the mark seen in February, Dr. Nye postulated that it "could be from an IV drip".
Speaking about the 78 year old, he explained: "Bruising is much more common as you age due to the thinning of skin and weakening of blood vessels.
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"As we age, even minor bumps can result in bruising and there's often very little underlying to suggest a health concern.
"This is more likely if a person is on blood thinning medication or has been exposed to excessive sunlight. It could also be a completely benign condition called Actinic purpura, which is also caused by excessive sun exposure.
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 24: Makeup covers a bruise on the back of U.S. President Donald Trump's hand as he hosts French President Emmanuel Macron for meetings at the White House on February 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. Macron is meeting with Trump in Washington on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Image: Getty Images)
"It does resemble the type of bruising left by IV drip insertion, although there's no evidence of IV usage or need."
Trump made his appearance in Washington in the East Room of the White House in April for the presentation of the Commander-in-Chief Trophy, which was awarded to the Navy football team.
President Donald Trump holds a football and wears a ring presented to him during the Commander-in-Chief trophy presentation to the Navy Midshipman football team in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (Image: AP)
"Today it's a great honour to officially present the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to the 2024 Navy Midshipmen team, a great team," he addressed the gathering.
"You won 10 out of 13 games, including nine by double digits," Trump continued. "You beat Air Force. You beat Army. And now this 170-pound trophy is yours once again."
They also triumphed over Oklahoma University.
Trump concluded: "That's a serious team. We're not playing games here".
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