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A bruise is visible on the back of US President Donald Trump's left hand

A bruise is visible on the back of US President Donald Trump's left hand as he walks at the "Board of Peace" meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026. FABRICE COFFRINI / AFPPhoto by FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769124527053TRUMP.jpg" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>A bruise is visible on the back of US President Donald Trump&#x27;s left hand as he walks at the &quot;Board of Peace&quot; meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026. FABRICE COFFRINI / AFPWASHINGTON, United States - Photographs of fresh bruising on US President Donald Trump&#x27;s hand raised eyebrows on Thursday, but the White House dismissed renewed speculation over his health, saying the 79-year-old had simply hit a table.</div>Trump has been seen with frequent bruising on his right hand since returning to the White House last year, often concealing it with bandages and makeup.The White House has said it is due to a combination of frequent handshaking and the aspirin he takes for his cardiovascular health, which can lead to proneness for bruising.However, photos on Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland showed dark bruises in a similar location -- but this time on Trump&#x27;s left hand.The images, taken while Trump was at an inaugural ceremony for his global &quot;Board of Peace&quot; initiative, quickly spread on social media.The White House downplayed any concerns, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying Trump had &quot;hit his hand on the corner of the signing table&quot; at the event, &quot;causing it to bruise.&quot;Photos from early in the Board of Peace event and yesterday show no bruising on the left hand.Speculation has swirled about Trump&#x27;s fitness given his age -- he is the oldest person to take office as president -- the hand bruising, swelling in his legs, and several apparent moments of dozing off during public events.The administration disclosed last summer that Trump&#x27;s leg swelling had been diagnosed as a symptom of chronic venous insufficiency -- a common condition in which faulty vein valves allow blood to pool, causing swelling, cramping and skin changes.It can be managed with medication or targeted procedures.An unannounced hospital visit last year added to suspicions of secrecy around his health.Weeks afterward, Trump&#x27;s doctor said MRI imaging had shown the president to be in &quot;excellent&quot; cardiovascular health.

Photographs of fresh bruising on US President Donald Trump's hand raised eyebrows on Thursday, but the White House dismissed renewed speculation over his health, saying the 79-year-old had simply hit a table.

Photographs of fresh bruising on US President Donald Trump's hand raised eyebrows on Thursday, but the White House dismissed renewed speculation over his health, saying the 79-year-old had simply hit a table.

Trump bruised hand on table, White House says of new photos

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Trump bruised hand on table, White House says of new photos

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Published January 23, 2026 07:29 AM PHT

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Updated May 26, 2026 11:50 PM PHT

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