Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Trump's Hand Discoloration Sparks Health Concerns
On 28 December 2024, US President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago to discuss peace in the Russia-Ukraine war.
During the meeting, reporters noticed that Trump's right hand had uneven makeup and discoloration, while his left hand looked normal.
Earlier, on Christmas Eve, both hands showed signs of bruising.
The White House explained that the bruising was due to Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) and regular aspirin use.
Social media users reacted with speculation about Trump's health, noting a small hole at the site of discoloration and questioning the cause of the bruising.
The White House insists that Trump is in excellent health and that the bruising is from minor soft tissue irritation caused by handshaking.
Trump, at 79, is the oldest person to become US president, breaking the previous record held by Joe Biden.
Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago on 28 December 2024 to discuss peace in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Reporters noticed uneven makeup and discoloration on Trump's right hand, while his left hand appeared normal.
The White House attributed the bruising to Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) and regular aspirin use, insisting Trump is in excellent health.
Social media users speculated about Trump's health, noting a small hole at the site of discoloration and questioning the cause of the bruising.
Trump, at 79, is the oldest person to become US president, breaking the previous record held by Joe Biden.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Social Media Users
- What
- Meeting between Trump and Zelensky; observations of Trump's hand discoloration and makeup
- When
- 28 December 2024
- Where
- Mar-a-Lago
- Why
- To discuss peace in the Russia-Ukraine war; observations raised questions about Trump's health
- Event Date
- 28 December 2024
- Location
- Mar-a-Lago
- Participants
- Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky
- Cause of Bruising
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) and aspirin use
- White House Statement
- Minor soft tissue irritation from handshaking
- Trump's Age
- 79 years old
- Social Media Reactions
- Speculation about health, IV site, and makeup
Sources
US President Donald Trump found with makeup, ‘small hole’ on his hand: Social media reacts, ‘They stuff him with drugs’
Concealer Or IV Bruises? Trump's 'Painted Hand' During Zelenskyy Meeting Sparks Health Concerns
Trump Spotted With 'Visible Makeup Patch' on Hand, Fueling Health Speculation After Zelenskyy Meet
