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Trump's Fundraiser Amid Health Concerns and Iran Strikes

3/2/2026

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On March 2, 2026, the U.S. President Donald Trump attended a fundraising dinner at Mar-a-Lago amid escalating strikes in Iran.
The White House said the neck rash came from a common skin treatment and would fade.
Online speculation suggested the rash could be shingles or a blood thinner side effect, and skepticism about White House explanations grew.
Trump's right hand appeared swollen.
A bruise-like mark has persisted on the hand.

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Story summary

On March 2, 2026, the U.S. President Donald Trump attended a fundraising dinner at Mar-a-Lago amid escalating strikes in Iran.
The White House said the neck rash came from a common skin treatment and would fade.
Online speculation suggested the rash could be shingles or a blood thinner side effect, and skepticism about White House explanations grew.
Trump's right hand appeared swollen.
A bruise-like mark has persisted on the hand.