Donald Trump ‘hides bruise on hand’ during White House conference as health fears mount | World | News

Donald Trump was accused of “hiding his bruised hand” during a press conference at the White House on Friday. The US president announced price reductions on prescriptions through an agreement with nine drug manufacturers. Under what he calls “most preferred nation pricing,” Americans will pay the lowest price on the market for drugs that treat conditions such as type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.

However, careful viewers noticed something strange when he gave the floor to pharmaceutical bosses. Mr. Trump appeared to hide his right hand by placing his left hand on top of it as he stood at the edge of the room. This quickly sparked speculation online that she may have been covering up more bruises after she was previously photographed with marks on her hand.

In July, the president was diagnosed with a chronic vascular disease after experiencing bruising on his hands and swelling in his legs.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said he underwent a “thorough examination” that included vein tests.

He said Mr Trump’s bruises were caused by “tissue damage from frequent handshakes” while taking aspirin, which is “part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen”.

This did little to allay concerns about the 79-year-old’s health, especially given that he had recently closed his eyes and appeared to fall asleep during Cabinet meetings.

Once again, his team quickly silenced the rumor, with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles saying he was “fine.”

He said: “He’s not sleeping. His eyes are closed and his head is leaning back… and, you know, he’s fine.”