Trump Displays Hand Bruise at Davos; White House Blames Aspirin
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the bruise followed a Jan. 22, 2026, table strike in Davos and officials cited daily aspirin use.
Overview
President Donald Trump showed a large bruise on his left hand while speaking in Davos on Jan. 22, 2026, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said he struck the corner of a signing table.
Video and photos from the event reviewed by independent observers did not capture any moment where Trump struck his hand, and images from earlier that day did not show the bruise, observers said.
Aboard Air Force One, President Trump said he 'clipped' his hand on a table and blamed high aspirin intake, and a White House official said his daily aspirin use makes him more prone to bruising.
The bruises have appeared repeatedly over the past year, sometimes concealed with bandages, prompting medical commentators to question his health while White House physicians have described findings as benign, according to public statements.
Reporters said the mark prompted new questions about the president's health that are likely to persist as he continues public appearances and the White House has not announced additional medical disclosures.
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FAQ
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump struck the corner of a signing table in Davos on Jan. 22, 2026. Trump himself said he 'clipped' his hand on a table, and officials attributed increased bruising to his daily aspirin use.
No, video and photos from the event reviewed by independent observers did not capture any moment where Trump struck his hand, and images from earlier that day showed no bruise.
Yes, bruises have appeared repeatedly over the past year, sometimes concealed with bandages. White House physicians described them as benign, while medical commentators questioned his health.
Daily aspirin use acts as a blood thinner, making individuals more prone to bruising from minor impacts.
The White House has not announced additional medical disclosures, attributing the bruise to a table incident and aspirin use, despite no video evidence.
