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The White House on Thursday explained a visible bruise on President Donald Trump’s left hand after it drew attention during a Board of Peace signing ceremony in Davos, Switzerland.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News that Trump had bruised his hand after hitting it on the corner of the signing table during the event.
A White House official added the president is more prone to bruising because he takes a daily aspirin, a regimen previously disclosed by his physicians. The White House also noted to Fox News that photos taken Wednesday showed no bruising. "Bruising was not on the President’s hand at the beginning of the event. Pictures from yesterday and this morning clearly show no previous bruising," a White House official told Fox.
The bruise prompted widespread speculation online as images from the ceremony circulated on social media.
A bruise is visible on the back of President Donald Trump's left hand during a signing ceremony for the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2026. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
"They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don't want thick blood pouring through my heart," Trump told The Wall Street Journal earlier this year. "I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart. Does that make sense?"
He admitted he takes a large dose of aspirin daily and is hesitant to take a lower amount.
"I'm a little superstitious," he told the Journal.
EXCLUSIVE: INSIDE TRUMP’S PRIVATE SCHEDULE AS MEDIA FIXATES ON HIS HEALTH
President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (not pictured) at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026. (REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)
Trump has covered up his hand at public events, with bandages or what appears to be some type of makeup.
The commander in chief previously fueled health concerns after announcing he had an MRI done in October.
President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Jan. 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. ( Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
The White House released a memo on Dec.1 from Sean Barbabella, the White House physician, that said Trump underwent advanced imaging at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as a preventative measure.
"The purpose of this imaging is preventive: to identify issues early, confirm overall health, and ensure he maintains long-term vitality and function," Barbabella said.
A bruise is visible on the back of U.S. President Donald Trump’s left hand during a Board of Peace meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2026. (Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images)
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"President Trump's cardiovascular imaging is perfectly normal. There is no evidence of arterial narrowing impairing blood flow or abnormalities in the heart or major vessels," he added. "The heart chambers are normal in size, the vessel walls appear smooth and healthy, and there are no signs of inflammation, or clotting. Overall, his cardiovascular system shows excellent health."
President Donald Trump attends the signing ceremony of the Peace Charter for Gaza as part of the 56th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 22, 2026. (Harun Ozalp/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Fox News' Patrick Ward contributed to this report.
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