A strange bruise on Donald Trump’s right hand has fueled speculation about his health following his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. Their discussions on the Ukraine crisis included multiple firm handshakes, which some body language experts have interpreted as attempts to display dominance, according to a report by The Mirror.
Scrolling Getty and couldn't help but notice this photo of a huge bruise on Trump's hand today pic.twitter.com/LY9LFypsFF
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 25, 2025
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) As images of their handshake circulated, photographers captured a dark bruise on Trump’s hand, appearing to be partially covered by makeup. The viral photo has triggered numerous theories about its cause.
Journalist Aaron Rupar shared the image on X (formerly Twitter), writing:
“Scrolling through Getty and couldn’t help but notice this photo of a huge bruise on Trump’s hand today.”
Social Media reactions
The image quickly ignited debate online. While some dismissed concerns about Trump’s health, others pointed out what they saw as double standards in scrutinising political figures.
One user wrote on X: “The people suddenly worried about Trump’s hand bruise never cared when Biden stared into space, slurred his speech, or shuffled on stage. So weird, right?!”
Others speculated that the bruise could be due to medical treatment. One viral tweet suggested: “That’s a bruise from intravenous needles. He’s getting regular injections of something…”
Despite widespread speculation, no official statement has been released regarding the bruise. While Trump himself has not addressed the issue, The Mirror suggests that it may simply be due to frequent handshakes throughout the day.
Medical experts have also pointed out that bruising can be common with age, as thinning skin and weaker blood vessels make older individuals more prone to such marks.
The speculation comes amid Trump’s ongoing foreign policy decisions, particularly regarding his stance on the Ukraine war.