đ¨ President Donald Trump was recently spotted with a noticeable bruise on his right hand, igniting a wave of speculation from left-wing media figures and social media commentators.
Left-Wing Media Fuels Conspiracy Theories
đ˘ Despite the White House clarifying that the bruise resulted from excessive handshaking, critics and conspiracy theorists have seized on the moment, speculating about a hidden medical condition.
đŹ âThe White House just said the mysterious makeup-covered bruise on Trumpâs right hand is because he is âshaking hands all day every day.â Trump has still refused to release his full medical report,â wrote left-wing podcaster Bryan Tyler Cohen on X.
đ¸ Similarly, comedian and podcaster Gabe Sanchez posted side-by-side images of Trump from different years, attempting to suggest a recurring issue:
đŹ âWhoa, this looks exactly like the bruises Trump had before on his right hand. Trump holding newspapers: August 2020. Trump with Elon: December 2024. Is Trump hiding a medical condition? Is this why he wouldnât release his medical records?â
đĽ These claims quickly gained traction among anti-Trump circles, despite there being no medical evidence to support them.
White House Dismisses Claims: âTrump Is a Man of the Peopleâ
đ White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt swiftly debunked the speculation, reiterating that Trumpâs bruises are the result of meeting and engaging with thousands of Americans daily.
đŹ âPresident Trump is a man of the people,â Leavitt said, per NBC News. âHis commitment is unwavering, and he proves that every single day.â
đ She added that Trumpâs bruises are simply the result of shaking hands with thousands of people, sometimes leading to excessive pressure from enthusiastic supporters.
đŹ âPresident Trump has bruises on his hand because heâs constantly working and shaking hands all day every day,â Leavitt emphasized.
Trump Previously Addressed Hand Bruising in 2024
đ This is not the first time Trumpâs bruises have drawn media attention.
đ° In a December 2024 report, Time Magazine quoted Trump directly, stating that the marks were caused by thousands of handshakes.
đ A 2024 campaign trail report from The Hill also backed up this claim, noting:
đŹ âDonald Trumpâs hands have gotten roughed up by enthusiastic fans, at times creating bruises, with the former president acknowledging he has had to get over being a germaphobe.â
đ˘ The physical toll of Trumpâs constant engagement with supporters has been well-documented.
Trumpâs Handshaking on the Campaign Trail: A Closer Look
đ During a profile interview with Washington Examinerâs Byron York, Trump described how excessive handshaking often leaves visible marks on his hands.
đ âTrump walked along a rope line on his way out of the room. He shook hand after hand, but rather than a simple handshake, some excited admirers would grasp his hand so heartily, and squeeze so hard, that Trump had to pull back to move on to the next person.â
đ¤ York also recounted an incident where a supporter squeezed Trumpâs hand so tightly that a Secret Service agent had to step in to separate them.
đŹ âNear the end of the line, one woman seized Trumpâs hand so vigorously that a Secret Service agent had to deliver a sort of mini karate chopânothing violent, just a firm tapâto break up the one-sided embrace.â
â ď¸ The report also highlighted Trumpâs past struggles with germophobia, which he has had to overcome as a public figure.
đŹ âIn this business, you just have to get over it,â Trump reportedly said while showing a large, greenish bruise on his right hand, along with nail marks left by overenthusiastic supporters.
Double Standard: Media Ignored Bidenâs Declining Health for Years
đ While left-wing media outlets amplify baseless speculation about Trumpâs hand bruise, they actively downplayed concerns over former President Joe Bidenâs cognitive health.
đ Reports from as early as 2020 suggested Biden was exhibiting signs of cognitive decline, yet mainstream media outlets refused to scrutinize his condition.
đ¨ Earlier this year, new revelations confirmed that concerns over Bidenâs mental fitness existed long before he took office in January 2021.
âď¸ The stark contrast in media coverage highlights an ongoing patternâintense scrutiny of Trump while critical health concerns about Biden were ignored or dismissed.
â Trumpâs bruise is a non-story, yet left-wing media outlets have turned it into a conspiracy. Meanwhile, they covered for Bidenâs actual health concerns. What do you think? Let us know in the comments!