Donald Trump’s health and wellbeing has long since been at the centre of speculation as the president can often be seen with bruises on the back of his hand – which he apparently attempts to cover
Kai Trump’s Instagram post might have revealed a health concern about her grandfather(Image: @kaitrumpgolfer/Instagram)
Donald Trump’s granddaughter, Kai Trump, may have just sparked new fears over the presidents health. Previously, Trump had made a few public appearances with visible bruising on the back of his hands – with the US leader even appearing to use foundation to try and cover them up.
The White House has spoken out about this and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed that Trump had “tissue damage from frequent handshaking” while taking aspirin, which she said is “part of a standard cardio-vascular prevention regimen”. Trump, 79, has regularly touted his good health and once described himself as “the healthiest president that’s ever lived”.
Despite this, his wellbeing has often been at the centre of plenty of speculation – and his granddaughters’ Instagram post is no exception.
Trump appears to use foundation on the back of his hand(Image: SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)
The 18-year-old granddaughter of the president shared an Instagram carousel on Wednesday that appeared to promote her clothing line. However, hidden among the pictures was a photo confirming Donald Trump’s bruised hand had been visible since November, weeks before his official White House return for his second term in office.
The picture was originally shared on election night and shows Kai and Donald Trump celebrating at Mar-a-Lago. Trump’s hand could be seen and clearly appeared to be covered in makeup to conceal something.
The Instagram post featured several throwbacks(Image: Getty Images)
Trump discussed the bruising in December 2024 during a TIME interview, attributing it to “shaking hands with thousands of people”.
Leavitt also added: “President Trump is a man of the people and meets more Americans, shaking hands daily, than any other president in history.
“His commitment is unwavering, and he proves that every single day.”
Kai Trump is a keen golfer(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
However, the US President previously made public speeches with large bruises covering his hands. Adding to this, accusations that the president has made some appearances through AI projections, rather than in person, have swirled over rampant social media sleuthing.
Last month, Trump met King Charles upon his arrival today at Windsor Castle (September 17), and some photos showed a strange yellow mark on the back of his hand, which resembled a cosmetic foundation patch that had not been properly blended.
Trump claims he shakes hands with many people(Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
As for the bruising, Mr Trump’s doctor, Sean Barbarella said: “This is consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen.”
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