The White House has previously downplayed the recurring bandages, suggesting they are the result of the President’s daily regimen of aspirin, which can increase bruising, coupled with the high volume of handshakes he performs as a public figure
President Donald Trump’s appearance at the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors dinner this past weekend has drawn fresh scrutiny toward his health after he was photographed with a conspicuous bandage on his right hand.
The dressing was visibly wrapped around his wrist and the back of his hand as he participated in a private Oval Office ceremony and later attended the State Department dinner on Saturday.
The latest sighting follows a pattern of bandages and bruises observed on the President’s hand in recent weeks, including during a Cabinet meeting and when meeting with African leaders earlier in the week.
The fact that these bandages keep showing up has only added more fuel to the fire, with social media and even some news outlets buzzing about what it might say about the 79-year-old President’s health.
The White House has previously downplayed the recurring bandages, suggesting they are the result of the President’s daily regimen of aspirin, which can increase bruising, coupled with the high volume of handshakes he performs as a public figure. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt previously stated, “President Trump is a man of the people and he meets more Americans and shakes their hands on a daily basis than any other president in history.”
However, medical analysts and commentators often note that the persistent bruising and skin issues—which the President frequently attempts to mask with makeup—may point to underlying conditions.
Among the publicly speculated health issues is chronic venous insufficiency, a condition where the veins have trouble sending blood back to the heart, potentially leading to swelling and skin changes, especially in the extremities.
While this specific diagnosis has not been officially confirmed by the White House, the administration has faced repeated criticism for its lack of transparency concerning the President’s detailed medical records. For instance, the White House initially omitted that Trump underwent an MRI during his most recent physical exam, only releasing details months later following the President’s own public disclosure.
The Trump administration has yet to provide a specific, new explanation for the latest bandages seen at the Kennedy Center festivities.
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