Trump’s bruised, makeup-covered hand raises concerns at NATO summit

President Donald Trump’s right hand has repeatedly appeared bruised and covered with makeup in photographs taken at international gatherings, most recently at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, and earlier at the G7 meeting in Evian‑les‑Bains, France. The discoloration, sometimes visible on his left hand as well, has fueled public speculation about the president’s health.

The White House has consistently attributed the marks to “minor soft‑tissue irritation from frequent handshaking” and to Trump’s long‑term aspirin regimen for cardiovascular prevention. White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella affirmed that the bruising is consistent with aspirin therapy, while the president’s physician previously noted his daily intake of 325 mg of aspirin, four times the standard low‑dose recommendation. Despite these explanations, polls show a majority of American voters doubt the administration’s transparency on the issue, and medical analysts have raised broader concerns about the president’s age and overall health.

The recurring visibility of the bruises, often concealed with concealer, has become a focal point of media coverage alongside other health‑related observations such as ankle swelling and episodes of apparent daytime somnolence.