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The Internet is Worried About Donald Trump’s Health Following His Claims That The ‘Bruising’ On His Hands Is From Taking A Higher Dose Of Aspirin Than Doctors Recommend: ‘This Can’t Be Good’

January 7, 2026 by Julia DeKorte

 
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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,” and now, Trump himself is chalking it up to his overuse of aspirin. Keep reading for more information.

Donald Trump's Bruised Hand Is A Result Of Aspirin

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal titled, "As Signs of Aging Emerge, Trump Responds With Defiance," Trump, 79, addressed the many concerns over his health, including his bruised hand. He gave the simple explanation that he takes a higher dose of aspirin every day than his doctors recommend—something he's "superstitious" about.

"I take the larger one, but I've done it for years, and what it does do is it causes bruising," he explained. "They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart. I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart. Does that make sense?" Er...not really. At least to American citizens, who are growing more and more concerned for his health. Across social media platforms, users are coming to the same consensus: "This can't be good."

Trump's Bruised Hand Spotted More And More

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.

In photos from Donald Trump's visit to the United Kingdom, it's very clear that he's applied a heavy amount of concealer to the back of his hand and is trying to hide the bruise 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." In a cabinet meeting last month, Trump sported fresh bandages and another attempt at covering things up with makeup.

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