Donald Trump’s mysterious hand bruise has reappeared—this time seemingly concealed under a thick layer of makeup during his recent visit to Scotland.
The former U.S. president is currently in the UK to meet British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, 62, and his wife, Victoria Starmer, 52. Their meeting took place at Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in South Ayrshire.
The Starmers were welcomed by the sound of bagpipes as they arrived earlier today (28 July) to meet with Trump, now 79.
Before this meeting, however, Trump had a high-profile sit-down with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday (27 July).
Afterward, he announced that the U.S. and EU had reached what he called the “biggest deal ever made.”
Amid these headline events, observant social media users couldn’t help but notice that a bruise on Trump’s hand—one that has surfaced before—appeared to be back, although seemingly covered by concealer.
So, what’s the official word on the mysterious mark?
The speculation around Trump’s health prompted White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to step in and explain the situation—and the reason may surprise some.
Responding to a question from the Daily Beast earlier this month, Leavitt dismissed any serious medical cause and instead offered a more personal explanation
“President Trump is a man of the people and shakes more hands daily than any other president in history. His dedication is unmatched, and he proves it every single day.”
In short, the bruise is being attributed to extensive handshaking.
And it doesn’t seem to be slowing him down.
But that’s not the only health update making headlines.
Has Trump been diagnosed with anything else?
Leavitt also revealed that Trump was recently diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a common vascular condition.
CVI happens when leg veins are weakened or damaged, making it difficult for blood to return from the legs to the heart.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, it affects about one in 20 adults and is most prevalent in people over 50, with age increasing the risk.
“In the spirit of transparency, the president wanted me to share a note from his doctor with everyone today,” Leavitt said in a statement.
She explained that Trump had recently reported mild swelling in his lower legs, prompting a thorough medical review by the White House medical team.
Leavitt continued: “The president underwent a comprehensive evaluation, including diagnostic vascular imaging and bilateral lower-extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds, which confirmed a diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency—a condition commonly seen in individuals over the age of 70.”
She emphasized that there was no indication of more serious issues such as deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease.
An echocardiogram was also performed, which showed that Trump’s heart function and structure are normal. No signs of heart failure, kidney problems, or systemic illness were found.
