US President Donald Trump has once again sparked health fears after eagle-eyed netizens noticed his bruised hand during a recent outing.
In recent weeks, reports swirled that the president usesmakeup to cover the discolouration on his hand, but he opted to step out without any this time around.
bruising and discoloration is visible on the back of Trump's right hand as he boards AF1 a few moments ago(Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty)pic.twitter.com/Auf3PwUfVU
Aphoto of Trump with his hand close to his mouthwas shared online on X. The photo was taken as Trump was about to board Air Force One. At first glance, a small bruise can be seen on the president's right hand.
Netizens quickly reacted to seeing Trump's bruised hand, with his supporters saying that a photograph shouldn't be used to diagnose the president. Others said that bruising is common among older individuals.
A photograph is not a diagnosisIt is a moment, not a medical recordHigh resolution cameras do not add medical context, only pixels
'A photograph is not a diagnosis. It is a moment, not a medical record. High-resolution cameras do not add medical context, only pixels,' one person wrote.
'My hand looks exactly like that. I am one month younger than Donald,' another person wrote.
My hand looks exactly like that. I am one month yoounger than Donald.
Trump's physician noted in a White House memo that the discolouration is consistent with his vein diagnosis and blood-thinning medication regimen.The Daily Beastshared a close-up photo of Trump's hand taken during his speech in Maryland, pointing out that the bruise was not visible at the time because hecovered it with beige foundation.
Source: International Business Times UK
