Despite clearly trying to hide it with makeup, Donald Trump’s hand is covered in a large, dark bruise. Social media users spotted it last week after seeing clips of his activities: while signing an executive order, while meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. This isn’t the first time the internet has spotted the bruising on his hand, in fact it’s something Trump’s been trying to conceal for months. Keep reading for more information.
Trump is trying to hide the back of his right hand from cameras but here you can see the nasty bruising on it pic.twitter.com/VrhgWDXLkA
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 25, 2025
Donald Trump Hides Bruised Hand
Throughout Trump’s second presidency, he’s been spotted with bruising on his hand numerous times, and many users online think it’s a sign of failing health. On the back of his right hand, there’s a large, black-and-blue bruise that covers most of his hand, and even makeup isn’t hiding it from view.
Back in July, the White House actually addressed the discoloration, claiming it’s due to “frequent hand shaking and the use of aspirin.” It’s safe to say that no one believed that line. On X, formerly Twitter, users are trying to guess what could be the culprit.
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Many have guessed that the bruising is a result of IV infusions of blood thinners, saying Trump having congestive heart failure is not out of the realm of possibility. Others are saying it's a hematoma, which is the result of damaged blood vessels. Regardless of what it is, the internet has questions.
"Where are the reporters asking about this?" one person tweeted.
"Busted. He can't hide the bruises forever—the 'tough guy' act crumbles when the camera catches reality," another person wrote. "Trump is not well, and the cover-up is pathetic."
"And his hand looks swollen, too," a third user pointed out.
"I feel like when a bruise is starting to look like the hand is rotting, you're moving away from 'Oh it's just blood thinners' to something more chronic and dangerous," a final user posted.
