Trump's Bruised Hands Spark Health Fears Amid NATO Summit
Donald Trump’s hands looked like a disaster zone at the NATO Summit, with visible bruising that he tried to mask with foundation, raising eyebrows and health concerns among many Americans.
During his meeting with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, images surfaced showing the 80-year-old politician struggling to hide the discoloration on his hands. The photos, zoomed in and shared widely on social media, revealed a desperate attempt to cover up the damage.
Trump has a history of attempting to conceal the bruises, which he claims are due to "frequent handshaking." This latest incident follows reports of him exhibiting "signs of a stroke" during a previous visit to North Dakota.
Critics wasted no time voicing their opinions online. One user remarked, "Trump's hand was looking really rough during his bilat with Erdogan." Another chimed in, questioning why someone with Trump's wealth couldn't find makeup that matched his skin tone, suggesting that the foundation only made things worse.
Comments continued to pour in, with one person mocking the appearance of Trump's hands, comparing them to "Silly Putty" and joking about the potential for an accidental image transfer involving his name in the Epstein files. They also took a jab at his neck, calling it "pure Cheez Whiz."
Another critic quipped, "Trump looks like he gets his makeup done by a mortician," while yet another asked if he had been shaking hands with the Hulk, speculating on whether he was taking baby aspirin or smashing it with his hand.
Official medical reports from the White House and Dr. Sean Barbabella attribute Trump's hand bruises to minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking combined with daily aspirin use. Aspirin thins the blood, making older skin more susceptible to bruising.
Upon arriving at the NATO Summit, Trump also sparked health concerns by appearing disoriented and wandering off in the wrong direction after deplaning. Erdoğan had to grab his hand to guide him where he needed to go.
This visit marks Trump's official attendance at the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit and an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkiye.
