Donald Trump’s mysterious hand bruise sparks online frenzy; here’s the White House’s bizarre explanation that raises eyebrows
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White House's explanation
The White House was swift to attribute the bruise, saying that it was due to the president's ritual of handshaking many individuals, reported NBC News. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed that Trump is a man of the people, as per the report. She indicated that Trump's «commitment is unwavering» and that the bruise was just a consequence of «working and shaking hands all day, every day,» as per NBC News.
Social media users speculate health concerns
But the explanation hasn't satisfied everyone. Social media users have been abuzz with their own theories, with many predicting that the bruise might be connected to a more serious matter. Some theorized that perhaps it was an «IV bruise,» explaining that Trump may have been newly dehydrated or had some vitamin deficiency, according to Daily Mail. Others noted that bruising appeared to be an ongoing problem for the president, some noting previous photographs where he has had similar marks and bandages on his hands, as per the report.
As a 78-year-old, Trump's age has also caused some X (formerly Twitter) users to attribute his bruising to the natural thinning of the skin with age. According to Daily Mail, one X user said, «Trump is old and old folks bruise easy,» and another quipped, «That's why he takes the golf cart wherever he goes—if he fell, he'd be a
