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Trump has repeatedly pushed back at scrutiny of his health, contrasting himself with predecessor Joe Biden and arguing he remains physically robust. This week, Trump posted a lengthy message on Truth Social accusing journalists probing his medical fitness of engaging in "sedition, maybe even treason".
Donald Trump wears adhesive bandages on the back of his hand during a meeting on December 02, 2025. (Photo: Getty)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 12, 2025 07:13 IST
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday dismissed speculation over the adhesive bandages seen on President Donald Trump's right hand in recent days, saying the marks are nothing more than the result of his relentless handshake routine.
Leavitt said the president's constant public contact -- paired with his daily aspirin regimen -- explains the bruising that has repeatedly drawn attention during his appearances. She was responding to questions after reporters noted that Trump has been photographed several times with bandages or makeup covering the back of his hand.
Q: "The president has been spotted out and about a number of times with bandages on his hands. Could you explain what that is about?"
Leavitt: "The president is literally constantly shaking handsHe's also on a daily aspirin regimenwhich could contribute to the bruising." pic.twitter.com/INLNWW5bZD— The Bulwark (@BulwarkOnline) December 11, 2025
She said this was not a new issue. "As for the bandages on the hand, we've also given you an explanation for that," she told reporters. "In the past, the President is literally constantly shaking hands."
Leavitt added that Trump's daily aspirin, publicly disclosed in earlier physicals, can contribute to bruising. "He's also on a daily aspirin regimen which can contribute to the bruise that you see," she said.
The comments echoed an explanation the White House offered months earlier, when the 79-year-old president appeared with a visible bruise beneath makeup coverage.
Trump has repeatedly pushed back at scrutiny of his health, contrasting himself with predecessor Joe Biden and arguing he remains physically robust. This week, Trump posted a lengthy message on Truth Social accusing journalists probing his medical fitness of engaging in "sedition, maybe even treason".
Trump on Wednesday issued an extended rebuttal to any suggestion that he is slowing down, declaring himself in "perfect" physical and cognitive health and accusing The New York Times of spreading "fake" reports about his age and stamina. In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump said, "There has never been a President that has worked as hard as me," adding that his hours were "the longest" and his results "among the best".
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Published By:
Satyam Singh
Published On:
Dec 12, 2025
