Trump's Bruises Spread in Blow to Leavitt's 'Hand Shake' Claim

Monday, December 29, 2025

President Donald Trump slathered a fresh coat of makeup on his right hand for another round of peace talks with Ukraine on Sunday -- but it was his other hand that drew attention.

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Leavitt previously attributed the persistent bruising to "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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Ithink we would be aghast if we could get a close look at his feet.

#1 | Posted by Zed at 2025-12-29 09:25 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

1. Not even Boaz wants to go there.

#2 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2025-12-29 11:59 AM | Reply

... Trump's Bruises Spread in Blow to Leavitt's 'Hand Shake' Claim ...

You mean that Press Sec Leavitt may not have been honest about the cause of the bruises?

More from the cited article ...

... Just days ago, on Christmas Eve, the now-familiar makeup on Trump's right hand was coupled with bluish discoloration on his left, which appeared to persist into Sunday afternoon.

The bruising on Trump's left hand also stood out earlier this month when he slung the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize medal around his own neck. ...

The Daily Beast has closely catalogued the bruising on Trump's hand, which he has been nursing for months. The makeup smears, together with Trump's swollen ankles, mysterious MRI, mental flubs, and twice-in-a-year "annual" medical checkups, have raised concerns about the health of the oldest person to be inaugurated president.

The White House has consistently maintained that Trump is in "excellent health." ...

#3 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-12-29 12:10 PM | Reply

Leavitt previously attributed the persistent bruising to "minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin,

They really do think we're stupid because this is the most ridiculous attempted explanation I've heard.

#4 | Posted by jpw at 2025-12-29 12:47 PM | Reply

Eighty year old men bruise like Trump's ego after a Jimmy Kimmel monologue.

We keep electing geriatrics and then act all worried about the consequences of their geriatric health/mental problems.

#5 | Posted by horstngraben at 2025-12-29 12:57 PM | Reply