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Trump, 79, Debuts Shiny New Hand Makeup at Black-Tie Dinner

HAND WATCH DAY 245

The president appears to have had his worryingly bruised hand polished up for the classy event.

MOUNT VERNON, VIRGINIA - SEPTEMBER 20: U.S. President Donald Trump and  former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson attend the American Cornerstone Institute Founders' Dinner on September 20, 2025 in Mount Vernon, Virginia. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images

President Donald Trump debuted his latest hand look at the American Cornerstone Institute Founders Dinner at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in Virginia on Saturday night. Having looked decidedly black-and-blue on Friday, Trump’s right hand appeared to have had a fresh lick of paint or, at the very least, been touched up by someone who knows how to wield concealer. Trump’s right hand has sported an unsightly discoloration since February. The White House initially attributed the bruising to frequent hand-shaking and the use of aspirin, which can affect circulation. In July, Trump’s physician noted the aspirin use was part of a treatment regime for chronic venous insufficiency, which the president has been diagnosed with. However, this condition typically affects the legs, not the hands, which does explain the “cankles” Trump has been seen sporting as of late. Trump made a series of bizarre remarks at the dinner on Saturday, including the claim that George Washington would have voted for his “America First” agenda. He also claimed that he suggested to King Charles III, on his recent visit to the United Kingdom, that he should adopt the moniker of England’s historic Norman settler, William the Conqueror. Experts have previously suggested that the bruising on Trump’s hand is a sign of more serious health issues, including the early stages of dementia.

President Donald Trump debuted a new hand style on September 20, 2025.
President Donald Trump debuted a new hand style on September 20, 2025. tasos katopodis/Getty Images

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