Photos show new bruise on President Trump's hand at Davos; White House says he hit table corner
New photos from Davos show a dark bruise on President Trump's left hand after a Board of Peace signing. The White House says he hit a table corner and cites his daily aspirin use.
Overview
Photos taken at the World Economic Forum in Davos show a significant dark blue-purple bruise on President Trump's left hand during a Board of Peace signing event.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the bruise resulted from Trump hitting his hand on the corner of the signing table at the event.
Officials noted Trumps daily 325 mg aspirin regimen makes him prone to bruising; previous images have shown bruises on his right hand.
Observers and commentators noted contrast between Trump's orange-toned face and pale, bruised hands, fueling online speculation about his health.
The bruise drew widespread attention as Trump continued with the ceremony; the White House provided photos claiming there was no bruising earlier in the day.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this chiefly as factual, attributing explanations to the White House and to Trump's prior comments, and including medical context (Mayo Clinic). Language remains descriptive rather than evaluative, quotes are clearly labeled as source content, and efforts to contact officials are noted, supporting a neutral, informational approach.
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FAQ
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump hit his hand on the corner of the signing table during the Board of Peace event in Davos, causing the bruise.
Officials note that Trump's daily aspirin regimen, at 325 mg or four times the recommended dosage, thins his blood and makes him susceptible to bruising, especially with frequent handshaking.
The Board of Peace is an advisory group established to oversee Gaza as part of a fragile ceasefire aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas war.
Yes, Trump has previously shown bruises on his right hand attributed to handshaking, and was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency causing leg swelling; he underwent scans at Walter Reed in 2025.
A review of video footage from the ceremony could not identify the moment Trump hit his hand on the table, though it may have occurred off-camera.
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