Donald Trump either forgot his makeup or decided to forego it and yuck, does the hand look weird. Now you’re all familiar with the folklore that Trump got such a mitt on him by shaking hands. Not unless his idea of “shaking” is actually backhanding somebody and so far we haven’t captured that on camera.
Onlookers were shocked on Monday after a new image of President Donald Trump’s bruised hand began circulating on social media.
Trump has consistently downplayed the bruising on his hands, often suggesting it is from all the handshakes he gives to supporters and political dignitaries. The president has also tried to hide the bruising on his hand by plastering it with makeup. But a new image of Trump’s hand during a health care affordability event at the White House sparked fresh health concerns.
Trump spoke alongside Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz, Heidi Overton, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban during the event. Observers homed in on Trump’s hand, which appeared badly bruised.
Political analysts and observers shared their reactions on social media.
“Okay, this is downright nauseating,” political analyst Nicole Sandler, host of “The Nicole Sandler Show,” posted on Bluesky.
“These are strongly handed hands. The handliest hands that ever hands hands. Thank you for your attention to this matter,” humorist Mark Aldrich posted on Bluesky.
“Trump flaunting a different sort of corruption this afternoon,” Gregory Norminton, a writer, posted on Bluesky.
“Graphic image,” journalist Gavin Aronsen posted on X.
oh my god — Trump's hand is looking nastier than ever today
(Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty)
(That's RFK Jr's left hand next to his in the first shot) pic.twitter.com/1EDFNytw7n
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 18, 2026
Alright class, the vocabulary word of the day is necrotic, which refers to dead or dying tissue. I’m not a doctor but go look up the definition and compare it to what you know about Donald’s vascular condition and it will all start to make sense. Necrosis is triggered by vascular blockages and we know he suffers from edema in his ankles. Dr. Google also says that gangrene is a likely effect of necrosis, which requires surgery. This is all speculation but it is a theory which fits the facts.
