Summary
Photos of President Donald Trump with a bruise on his left hand surfaced while he attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The White House explained the bruise happened when Trump hit his hand on a table. Despite some public concern about his health, Trump and his doctors report that he is in good health.
Key Facts
- Photos show President Trump with a bruise on his left hand at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
- The White House Press Secretary said he bruised his hand by hitting it on a signing table.
- Trump has been using a higher dose of aspirin daily, which can lead to easier bruising.
- Trump is the oldest person to become U.S. President, leading to questions about his health.
- His doctor reported Trump has a common circulatory condition but is in "excellent overall health."
- Trump insists he is in "perfect health" and stated he has passed recent cognitive tests.
- There is ongoing public and media scrutiny about the health of older political leaders.