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Trump hides hand bruise, declares health perfect amid poll doubts

5/28/2026

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President Donald Trump concealed a hand bruise with makeup at a Cabinet meeting.
He underwent a fourth evaluation at Walter Reed Medical Center and said all results were perfect.
He and White House officials blamed the bruises on aspirin, though discoloration shows on his left hand.
An April Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found 40% rate his mental health adequate and 44% rate his physical health sufficient, lower than September.

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President Donald Trump concealed a hand bruise with makeup at a Cabinet meeting.
He underwent a fourth evaluation at Walter Reed Medical Center and said all results were perfect.
He and White House officials blamed the bruises on aspirin, though discoloration shows on his left hand.
An April Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found 40% rate his mental health adequate and 44% rate his physical health sufficient, lower than September.