Archive · 12 Dec 2025
White House Explains Trump's Bandaged Hands
President Donald Trump has been seen with bandages and bruises on his hands.
The White House says this is because he shakes a lot of hands and takes aspirin every day.
Some people online thought there might be something wrong with his health, but the White House says he's fine.
Trump himself said people talking about his health are being unfair.
He had a check-up recently, and his doctor said he's healthy.
Trump is the oldest president the US has ever had, and he doesn't like people saying he's not well.
White House attributes bandages on Trump's hands to frequent handshakes and daily aspirin use.
Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated Trump's handshakes and aspirin regimen contribute to visible bruising.
Online speculation about Trump's health intensified after he appeared to freeze mid-sentence during a speech.
Trump called media reports about his health 'sedition, maybe even treason' on Truth Social.
Trump underwent a medical check-up in October, with his doctor reporting he is in excellent health.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump
- What
- Bandages and bruises on Trump's hands
- When
- Recent days, with speculation intensifying after a public speech on Wednesday
- Where
- White House, Washington
- Why
- Due to frequent handshakes and a daily aspirin regimen, according to the White House
- President
- Donald Trump
- Age
- 79
- Reason for Bandages
- Frequent handshakes and daily aspirin regimen
- Spokesperson
- Karoline Leavitt
- Recent Health Check
- October 2025 (MRI scan, reported excellent health)
- Trump's Response to Health Speculation
- Called it 'sedition, maybe even treason' on Truth Social
Sources
"Daily Aspirin Dosage Causing Bruise": White House On Trump's Bandaged Hand
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