Overview
- Photos from a White House event for military mothers on Wednesday showed visible bruising, discoloration, and heavy makeup on both of President Trump's hands.
- His physician told the Wall Street Journal he takes 325 milligrams of aspirin daily, a higher dose that can increase bruising.
- The White House has at times blamed heavy handshaking or a minor table “clip” for the marks on his hands.
- The latest images spread widely on social media and spurred unverified treatment speculation, while commentators urged reporters to press for specific medical details.
- Guests offered only light applause for the president and first lady at the same East Room event, highlighting the awkward optics around the appearance questions.