Donald Trump, 80, Sports Multiple Bruises on His Arm During Recent Golf Outing Amid Mounting Health Concerns
HEALTHSource: MEGADonald Trump's hand bruising has now extended to his arm. Aug. 10 2026, Published 3:12 p. m. ETArticle continues below advertisementPresidentDonald Trumpsparked fresh health speculationafter. . .
HEALTHSource: MEGADonald Trump's hand bruising has now extended to his arm. Aug. 10 2026, Published 3:12 p. m. ETArticle continues below advertisementPresidentDonald Trumpsparked fresh health speculationafter photographs froma Saturday, August 8, golf outing in Bedminster, N. J, revealed heavy,extensive bruisingand marks across his forearms. He also sported Band-Aids on his right hand. The 80-year-old president was attending a LIV Golf tournament at his Trump National club when he was photographed in a golf cart wearing a short-sleeved polo shirt, exposing multiple bruises of varying sizes and colors. While White House Press SecretaryKaroline Leavittblamed previous hand bruising on a rigorous schedule of frequent hand-shaking, the spread of the marks up his arms has drawn closer medical and public scrutiny. Article continues below advertisementThe POTUS' Doctor Brushed Off the BruisingSource: MEGADonald Trump was seen with bruises on his hand and arm on August 8. Trump has personally defended his health by attributing theskin discolorationto a heavy daily dose of aspirin, which thins his blood. Independent medical experts and his official physician,Dr. Sean Barbabella, agree that benign bruising is a well-known side effect of regular aspirin therapy in older adults. The elderly POTUS was previously diagnosed with mild chronic venous insufficiency, a condition impacting blood circulation in the limbs that can exacerbate swelling and bruising. Despite online speculation, the White House maintains that Trump remains inexcellent health, calling him energetic and sharp. Article continues below advertisementDonald Trump Shared a Photoshopped Picture of HimselfSource: MEGAThe POTUS shared an edited photo of himself in a golf cart with Gary Player. The weekend outing generated additional internet attention after Trump shared a highly edited, seemingly AI-altered photo on social media of driving golf legendGary Player. Observers noted that thedigitally smoothed imageconveniently omitted the prominent forearm bruises, scrapes and finger bandages that were clearly visible in the original, unedited press photographs. Some independent doctors have suggested that deep purple bruising concentrated on the back of the hand is more characteristic of repeated intravenous (IV) access. MORE ON:Donald TrumpDonald Trump Flaunts Bruised Right Hand After New York Speaking Event Amid Health ConcernsWhat's Happening With Donald Trump's Health? Everything to Know Amid Rising Concerns Over His Well-BeingDonald Trump Seen Wearing Band-Aids After Health Rumors SwirlWant OK! each day? Sign up here!Article continues below advertisementSource: MEGAThe president was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. They speculate it could indicate a medical team administering intravenous diuretics to treat his documentedleg swelling, rather than simple bruising from a handshake. CardiologistDr. Jonathan Reinerpublicly noted that if a patient's daily aspirin routine is causing severe skin bleeding or cosmetic bruising, the standard medical response is to reduce the dose — making the administration's continued defense of the high dose an unusual clinical choice. Observers and journalists have also noted avisible dropin his physical energy during travel. Source: MEGAThe president hit back at claims he's fallen asleep during meeting, saying he was just 'relaxing. 'Trumphas increasingly opted for seated events over traditional standing rallies and has been observed mouth-breathing and straining heavily after short walks. Video footage from public briefings and trials has frequently captured the president closing his eyes for extended periods orstruggling to stay awake. The octogenarian president publicly dismissed these reports, claiming he was "relaxing"rather than sleeping.