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Trump, 79, Spotted With Bruise on 'Good' Hand
The discoloration on the president's left hand was seen numerous times on Monday.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:39pm
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President Donald Trump, 79, was seen with a prominent brown bruise on his left hand, which he typically uses as his 'good' hand, during multiple public events at the White House on Monday. The bruising was visible below his index finger, and the White House attributed it to Trump's daily aspirin regimen.
Why it matters
The president's health and physical condition have been a topic of ongoing public interest and scrutiny, with the White House frequently having to address various ailments and visible blemishes. This latest bruise on Trump's 'good' hand adds to the list of health concerns surrounding the aging president.
The details
The brown bruise was first spotted on Trump's left hand during a lunch with Kennedy Center board members in the White House's East Room on Monday. The bruising was visible again later in the afternoon when Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office. A White House official attributed the bruising to Trump's daily aspirin regimen, which the president has said is four times the recommended daily dosage for 'cardiac prevention'.
- On Monday, the bruise was spotted on Trump's left hand during multiple public events at the White House.
- Two weeks ago, on March 2, Trump's left hand also appeared darkened as he led a Medal of Honor ceremony in the White House.
- On March 2, Trump also had a scabbed, reddish rash appear on his neck, just behind and below his right ear.
The players
Donald Trump
The 79-year-old President of the United States who was seen with a prominent brown bruise on his left hand during multiple public events on Monday.
Sean Barbabella
Trump's physician, who said the president was using a 'common cream' on his neck as a 'preventative skin treatment' in response to a rash that appeared on March 2.
What they’re saying
“'They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don't want thick blood pouring through my heart. I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart. Does that make sense?'”
— Donald Trump (Wall Street Journal)
The takeaway
The president's health and physical condition continue to be a topic of public interest, with this latest bruise on his 'good' hand adding to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Trump's well-being as he enters his late 70s.
