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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
Melvin Gascon

Trump's Bruised Hands: Aide Claims Marks Come From Aspirin and Constant Handshaking

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Trump’s bruised hands are caused by constant handshaking and a daily aspirin regimen, following questions about recent images showing bandages. (Credit: YouTube)

The White House offered a down-to-earth explanation for the bruises on President Donald Trump's hands, saying the marks are the result of long days greeting visitors and a daily aspirin regimen noted in his previous medical reports.

Images of Trump with bandages and faint purple discolouration across the backs of his hands have circulated in recent days, prompting online speculation and questions about whether the former president was dealing with an undisclosed medical issue.

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