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The US President has sparked concerns around his health.
21:56, Wed, May 6, 2026 Updated: 22:41, Wed, May 6, 2026
Trump (Image: Getty)
Donald Trump has sparked yet more health fears as viewers raise the alarm over his "discoloured hands". During an event at the White House today, the US president appeared to have uneven concealer on his hands, with some observers also suggesting they looked swollen.
One user on X shared a picture of the POTUS standing at a podium and wrote: “Yikes! Both of Trump’s hands are discolored today and one of them appears bruised as well.” The 79-year-old was appearing alongside First Lady Melania Trump to honour military mothers ahead of Mother’s Day.
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“It used to be he would only have this on his hands once a month and now it is every day,” another person claimed on social media, while others posted more critical comments about the appearance of his hands, with one writing: “It looks like the skin is starting to rot, at least it looked like that when he hadn't painted it over yet.”
The speculation intensified further after some users began sharing zoomed-in and high-definition images of the president’s hands, with one adding: "Makeup and smudged left hand"
Others were more sympathetic, with one person posting: “Not defending Trump - he's awful for the country and should be in jail - but I'm not gonna fault him for having signs of aging. Happens to the best of us. And in this case, POTUS, as well.”
Trump’s left hand has repeatedly become a topic of discussion during public appearances, with bruising and discolouration being photographed on several occasions in recent months.
The marks have fuelled ongoing speculation online about the president’s health, particularly after close-up images emerged during campaign events, interviews and international appearances.
In January, attention was drawn to the issue again when Trump wore a single black glove on his left hand during a televised Fox News appearance and at a public rally.
Similar bruising had previously been spotted during appearances at the World Economic Forum in Davos and at events in Washington DC.
The glove Trump wore at a rally that sparked further health speculation (Image: X)
Trump has previously addressed the marks himself, insisting they are linked to medication rather than any serious underlying health issue.
Speaking to the Wall Street Journal earlier this year, the president said the bruising was caused by the high dosage of aspirin he takes on medical advice as a blood thinner.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also dismissed concerns during a briefing in December, saying the marks were simply the result of Trump’s demanding schedule and constant handshaking.
“The president is literally constantly shaking hands,” she said. “The Oval Office is like Grand Central terminal. He is meeting with more people than any of you know about on a daily basis.”
The latest speculation follows online speculation on Monday while he hosted a Small Business Summit at the White House.
Some social media users accused Trump of appearing to fall asleep and looking unwell during a White House event.
Social media users also pointed the bruising on his hands, which has repeatedly fuelled discussion about the president’s health in recent months.
However, Trump and his team have consistently denied there are any medical concerns, with the president previously insisting he is in “perfect health” and claiming he “aced” multiple cognitive tests.
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