This looked like a painful injury but President Trump is still going strong!
President Donald Trump is pushing back against online rumors after photos showed a noticeable bruise on his hand—quickly offering a simple explanation and dismissing speculation about his health.
While attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump addressed questions about the mark on his hand, telling reporters it came from a minor accident.
“I bumped it on a table,” the 79-year-old president said, waving off claims that the bruise signaled a larger medical issue.
Trump also explained that the bruise appeared more severe due to his regular use of aspirin, which he takes daily as a precaution for heart health. According to the president, aspirin can make bruising more noticeable, even from minor bumps.
“They tell you aspirin is good for your heart,” Trump said. “But if you take it, you might bruise a little easier. I take the strong aspirin. I’m not taking any chances.”
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The president added that his doctor has told him he does not need such a high dose, but Trump prefers to err on the side of caution.
White House staff later backed up the account, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explaining that the president injured his hand after bumping it against the edge of a signing table during a public event.
Earlier this month, Trump also addressed his health during an interview with The Wall Street Journal, noting that he intentionally takes more aspirin than recommended because he wants to maintain strong circulation and protect his heart.
Trump, now the second-oldest individual ever to serve as president, has repeatedly emphasized that he remains in excellent health and fully capable of carrying out the responsibilities of the office—despite continued efforts by critics and online commentators to suggest otherwise.