White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday addressed the visible adhesive bandages and marks on President Donald Trump’s right hand, dismissing public speculation about his health.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Leavitt attributed the marks to the President’s demanding public schedule and daily medication.
Key Points of the White House Explanation:
- Constant Handshaking: The President is “literally constantly shaking hands,” and the high frequency of public contact causes irritation and bruising on the back of his hand.
- Daily Aspirin Use: Trump’s publicly disclosed daily aspirin regimen—a common preventative measure—contributes to the bruising that has drawn attention.
Leavitt stated that this is not a new issue and that the explanation aligns with comments the White House offered previously when similar marks or makeup coverage were noted.
Trump Pushes Back on Health Probes
The clarification comes as the President continues to aggressively reject scrutiny regarding his physical and cognitive fitness.
- Claim of Robust Health: Trump has repeatedly contrasted himself with his predecessor, Joe Biden, insisting he is in “perfect” physical and cognitive health.
- Accusations Against Media: The President recently used Truth Social to issue an extended rebuttal, declaring that journalists probing his medical status were engaging in “sedition, maybe even treason” and spreading “fake” reports about his age and stamina.
- Work Ethic: In defense of his endurance, Trump stated in a lengthy post that “There has never been a President that has worked as hard as me,” claiming his hours were “the longest” and his results “among the best.”
