“President Trump is a man of the people and meets more Americans and shakes more hands daily than any president in history,” said Trump campaign press secretary Karoline Leavitt in a statement to Daily Mail.
“His commitment is unwavering, and he proves that every single day,” she added.
However, not all experts were convinced. Dr. Neal Patel, a primary care physician based in Orange County, California, noted: “Shaking hands that often seems a bit exaggerated. President Trump has had similar marks in the past, and in my experience, I’d consider other possibilities as more likely.”
The former president has been seen with similar bumps and bruises on his hand nearly every month since taking office. Just last month, his hand appeared to have makeup covering what looked like another bruise.
Dr. Stuart Fischer, an internal medicine specialist based in New York City, previously noted that skin fragility becomes increasingly important with age. At 79, Trump is the second-oldest commander-in-chief in U.S. history.
At that age, skin becomes more prone to deep purple discolorations, which can appear after minor impacts or routine medical procedures.
Dr. Patel added that bruising from a simple blood draw is entirely expected in someone of Trump’s age and is common among older adults.
As skin ages, it loses protective fat and collagen, making blood vessels more vulnerable to even mild pressure or trauma.
Disclaimer: This article is based on public observations and expert opinions. It does not provide or replace medical diagnosis.