Donald Trump Seen With ‘Flushed’ And ‘Unusually Pale’ Hands During A Public Speech As The Internet Reacts: ‘He Doesn’t Look Well’
September 13, 2025 by Maria Pierides
Donald Trump and Melania Trump have been hitting the headlines a lot lately – but one thing that has come up repeatedly is the President of the United States’ hands.
The 79-year-old POTUS has garnered attention for his hands on several occasions this year, as they’ve appeared bruised, swollen, and covered with makeup to disguise the aforementioned bruising and discoloration.
During a public speech at the Oval Office on Tuesday, September 2nd, (check it out here) Trump once again sparked concern when one of his hands looked noticeably “flushed” while the other appeared “unusually pale,” to quote Ok! He also sparked the same concern the following day when meeting with President Nawrocki of Poland. The striking contrast didn’t go unnoticed, with social media users quickly weighing in with their thoughts…
Some social media users pointed out that the controversial leader‘s hands, combined with what they described as his breathlessness during an interview with Scott Jennings on The Scott Jennings Show on September 2nd, could be signs of poor health – even though he’s lost weight and reportedly made some positive changes to his diet.
A popular theory circulating online is that the bruising (pictured below during his meeting with President Nawrocki) could come from IV infusions or blood thinners, possibly linked to congestive heart failure. Others speculated it might be a hematoma caused by damaged blood vessels.
Back in July, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, something described as a “benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.” She reassured the public that he was otherwise in “excellent health.” The White House also previously attributed the hand discoloration to “frequent hand shaking and the use of aspirin.” But it’s safe to say social media wasn’t buying it!