Donald Trump's bruised hand sparks health concerns, White House cites frequent handshaking and aspirin use

Donald Trump had a large bruise on the back of his right hand during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office. The bruise was visible despite attempts to hide it with makeup. The White House attributed the bruising to frequent handshaking with world leaders and aspirin use for heart health. Trump is 79 and has chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that affects blood flow and causes swelling in the arms and legs.

In a recent Oval Office signing ceremony, U.S. President Donald Trump was seen with a prominent bruise on the back of his right hand. The bruise was visible despite attempts to conceal it with makeup. The White House attributed the bruising to frequent handshaking with world leaders and the use of aspirin for heart health [2].

Trump, at 79 years old, has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a condition that affects blood flow and causes swelling in the arms and legs [2]. This condition is common in people over the age of 70. The bruising on Trump's hand is consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, according to his physician, Navy Captain Sean Barbabella [2].

The bruising incident has raised questions about Trump's health and his ability to effectively lead the country. However, the White House has maintained that Trump is a man of the people and meets more Americans and shakes their hands on a daily basis than any other President in history [2].

Trump's health concerns come at a time when the White House is also making significant changes to its digital design and processes. In a recent executive order, Trump appointed Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb, as the nation's first chief design officer. Gebbia will lead a "National Design Studio" at the White House, aiming to revamp government forms and processes by July 4, 2026 [3].

The appointment of Gebbia and the creation of the National Design Studio are part of Trump's "America by Design" initiative, which aims to improve the design of government websites and physical sites to enhance the quality of life for Americans [3]. This initiative follows the abolishment of the Obama-era digital design office, known as 18F [3].

The bruising incident and Trump's health concerns may have implications for the White House's ability to execute its initiatives and policies effectively. However, the White House has maintained a neutral stance on these issues, attributing the bruising to frequent handshaking and aspirin use, and focusing on the "America by Design" initiative as a way to improve government services.

References:
[1] https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/trump-reveals-fifa-2026-world-cup-draw-to-be-held-at-kennedy-center-on-dec-5-in-oval-office-announcement/
[2] https://ca.news.yahoo.com/trump-79-spotted-bruise-other-225352083.html
[3] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/airbnb-co-founder-joe-gebbia-may-have-a-new-role-in-white-house-after-donald-trump-signs-order-for/articleshow/123450116.cms