Donald Trump’s health is causing concern after he was spotted with unusual makeup on his hand.
The 79-year-old president was recently spotted golfing with former baseball player Roger Clemens in a video where a clear bruise could be seen on the back of his left hand, per the Telegraph.
It comes not long after Trump had been photographed with heavy makeup on his right hand, fueling questions about what might be hidden beneath the foundation.
This isn’t the first time the president’s hands have caused chatter.
Back in July, a large patch of makeup was visible when he met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland, and it showed up again in photos from his meeting with U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Earlier, when Trump welcomed FIFA president Gianni Infantino to the White House, makeup was also visible on his right hand, sparking speculation that the cover-up was hiding bruises.
Most recently, Trump was seen Friday at the People’s House museum in Washington D.C. with what looked like a lighter shade of foundation on his hand, and later the same day, during a World Cup event in the Oval Office, he appeared to keep his left hand folded over his right as he delivered remarks.
When asked about the marks, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has stuck to the same explanation on multiple occasions, per the Independent.
“President Trump is a man of the people and he meets more Americans and shakes their hands on a daily basis than any other president in history. His commitment is unwavering and he proves that every single day,” Leavitt said in a statement, repeating the same line to several outlets over recent months.
The White House has not directly commented on the makeup itself.
The recurring bruises — along with swelling in Trump’s legs spotted during the FIFA Club World Cup last month — have only added to ongoing speculation about the president’s health.
Shortly after those images circulated, the White House confirmed Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, a condition common among older adults where damaged veins struggle to return blood to the heart, leading to pooling and swelling around the ankles.
The Cleveland Clinic notes that the condition is more likely in people who stand or sit for long periods, older adults, those who are overweight, or people with multiple pregnancies.
Leavitt said Trump’s diagnosis was not causing him discomfort, though no treatment details were shared.
In April, following his physical, White House physician Captain Sean Barbabella declared Trump in “excellent cognitive and physical health.” He also noted that the hand bruises could be a side effect of the aspirin Trump takes to prevent cardiovascular disease.
Still, doubts linger. A May Economist/YouGov poll revealed that 45 percent of Americans believe Trump has not been fully transparent about his health.
Last week, when pressed again on the issue, Leavitt told reporters that Trump’s doctor could be made available for questions because there was “nothing to hide.”
She added that no lifestyle changes or treatment plans — including for his swollen ankles — had been introduced.
At 79, Trump’s skin is naturally more fragile, and repeated bruising isn’t unusual.
But the repeated sightings of foundation caked across his hands, coupled with the official silence on the matter, continue to spark curiosity online.
For now, the administration’s message remains consistent: the bruises are nothing more than the price of a president who shakes “more Americans’ hands on a daily basis than any other president in history.”
