Donald Trump, 79, showcased his discolored and swollen right hand prominently during the White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, after his recent absence that has sparked concerns regarding his health.
This annual event on the South Lawn of the White House marked the President’s first public appearance since social media users disseminated baseless rumors suggesting that he had been admitted to Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, over the weekend.
The event held on Monday marked the second Easter Egg Roll of the Trump’s second term. The previous year, Trump had announced that religion was “coming back to America.”
During the festivities, Trump was seen with a significant bruise on his right hand, which appeared to be covered with makeup.
“The back of Trump’s right hand is extremely swollen and discolored, as you can see in this clip,” journalist Aaron Rupar shared on X, along with video footage from the egg hunt.
Social media reacts to Trump’s ‘extremely swollen hand’
Users on social media promptly noticed the significant bruising, raising inquiries about the reasons for the persistent marks that have been surfacing on the POTUS’ hands.
“I’m sure it’s because of the long event with many handshakes can temporarily swell the hand,” a user remarked, referencing earlier explanations from the White House regarding Trump’s bruises.
“He just came off a treatment… just a guess, don’t yell at me lol… first appearance in public in almost a week and that pattern has held for a year now,” another user said.
“He clearly gets IV at the White House, there is no other explanation,” a third user claimed.
Trump and his bruise hands
Trump often shows substantial bruising. The 79-year-old president has been regularly observed with bruises since he returned to the White House last year. Typically, large, dark bruises can be seen on the backs of both hands.
In February, Trump was seen with considerable bruising on his hands. Karoline Leavitt has previously clarified that these marks result from the president’s frequent handshaking, referring to him as a “man of the people.”
“President Trump has bruises on his hand because he’s constantly working and shaking hands all day every day,” stated the Press Secretary last year.
In addition, the White House provided clarification in January, explaining that the bruising resulted from “clipping” his hand against a table before the World Economic Forum.
