Trump attributes hand bruising to table bump and aspirin use

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Trump attributes hand bruising to table bump and aspirin use

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Trump attributes hand bruising to table bump and aspirin use

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Trump suffered a bruise on his left hand after hitting a signing table.
He attributes the bruising to a combination of aspirin use and frequent handshaking.
The White House downplayed health concerns related to Trump's fitness.

US President Donald Trump was seen with a new bruise on his left hand, which he attributed to hitting a table at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Photographs showing the bruising garnered attention, but the White House assured the public that there was no cause for alarm regarding his health, stating the bruise was merely a result of an accident, according to Channel News Asia.

During a return flight on Air Force One, Trump explained he had "clipped it on the table," linking the incident also to his high intake of aspirin. He noted, "They say take aspirin if you like your heart, but don’t take aspirin if you don’t want to have a little bruising," emphasizing the effect of medication on skin sensitivity, according to Reuters and South China Morning Post.

While speculation about Trump's health has increased due to his age and visible symptoms, including leg swelling and bruising, the administration has previously described these conditions as manageable. Last summer, it was revealed that the leg swelling resulted from chronic venous insufficiency. Medical professionals cited by Reuters corroborated the possibility that aspirin could lead to increased bruising, adding context to Trump’s situation, according to Reuters and South China Morning Post.