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Trump’s Bruised Hand Goes Viral, White House Blames Handshakes

6/15/2026

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A close-up photo of President Donald Trump’s right hand went viral on X, sparking widespread online speculation.
The White House said the hand’s bruising was caused by routine handshaking.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the discoloration resulted from routine handshaking.
The discoloration was first noticed several weeks after the November 2024 election, when Trump briefed journalists in Wisconsin before a roundtable with rural farmers.

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Story summary

A close-up photo of President Donald Trump’s right hand went viral on X, sparking widespread online speculation.
The White House said the hand’s bruising was caused by routine handshaking.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the discoloration resulted from routine handshaking.
The discoloration was first noticed several weeks after the November 2024 election, when Trump briefed journalists in Wisconsin before a roundtable with rural farmers.