Topline
President Donald Trump appeared with a bandaged right hand during a Wednesday appearance in the Oval Office, the second day in a row he has used bandages on the hand as his health faces increased scrutiny.
Trump has wore two bandages on his hand in a Tuesday cabinet meeting.
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Key Facts
Trump, 79, on Wednesday wore a single bandage on his right hand that stretched diagonally toward his index finger.
The president, who commonly gestures with his hands while speaking, mainly kept his hands to his sides while sitting behind the Resolute Desk on Wednesday during an announcement about the rollback of Biden-era vehicle fuel standards.
Trump sported two bandages on the back of his right hand during a Cabinet meeting Tuesday and mostly kept his hands under the table.
“I’ll let you know when something’s wrong,” Trump said during Tuesday’s meeting when speaking about coverage of his health, reiterating he has no major health concerns.
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What Have Trump And The White House Said About His Hand?
Bruising that has been seen this year on the president’s right hand has been attributed to frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin taken as part of a “standard cardiovascular prevention regimen,” according to a letter from Trump’s physician, Sean Barbabella. The bruised hand, which at times has appeared to be covered by heavy makeup, has been spotted multiple times this year, including Trump’s August meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and February meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.