Despite clearly trying to hide it with makeup, Donald Trump’s hand is covered in a large, dark bruise. At first, it seemed the administration wasn’t going to address the obvious ailment, then claimed it the result of “frequent hand shaking.” Now, social media users are even more concerned after a recent video of the president showed his face seemingly drooping on one side. Keep reading for more information.
Trump’s hand is discolored and his face is drooping while he stands behind Mullin pic.twitter.com/wAl1iqBJk3
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 24, 2026
Donald Trump’s ‘Drooping’ Face And ‘Discolored’ Hands
Late last week, Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as the United States Secretary of Homeland Security. During the swearing in event, while Mullin gave a speech at the White House, Donald Trump stood behind him, watching—somewhat impatiently, it seems—as Mullin gave his remarks.
After clips of the event were posted online, social media users were quick to notice that the right side of Donald Trump’s face appeared to be drooping, which is a common side effect of a stroke. Also noticeable in the video are his hands, which look to be discolored. Donald Trump has long since been trying to cover up noticeable bruising on his hands with make up, and was recently spotted with a red, blistering rash on the side of his neck. Trump nor his administration have addressed what the causes of these ailments are, beyond the “frequent hand shaking” explanation.
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Social Media Reactions
Across social media platforms, users expressed their concern over the health of the president. "I have never seen them look this bad," one person wrote in a comment on Instagram, referring to Trump's hands. "They're completely discolored."
"I feel like he had a stroke and they are desperately trying to cover it up," another person speculated.
"He is unwell, it's becoming more and more obvious," noted another. "When are they finally going to address this?"
"He has two more years left his his presidency, and it already looks like his body is failing him," another person wrote.
"Um, is anyone going to say something about how his face is completely drooping on one side?" a final user asked.
