Davos, Switzerland — President Donald Trump on Thursday addressed visible bruising on his left hand after it drew attention during appearances at the World Economic Forum, attributing the mark to a minor accident combined with his use of a high daily dose of aspirin.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on January 22, Trump said he “clipped” his hand on a table while attending meetings in Davos and added that his aspirin intake causes him to bruise easily. “I take the big aspirin,” Trump said, explaining that while doctors have told him he does not need such a high dose, he prefers to err on the side of caution for his heart health. “I’m not taking any chances,” he said.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt echoed that explanation earlier in the day, citing routine handshaking and aspirin-related blood thinning as contributing factors. Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella, the White House physician, has previously said Trump’s aspirin dose is well above the 80 milligrams commonly recommended by doctors.
The bruise, located on the back of Trump’s left hand, prompted questions from observers and medical professionals, who noted that bruising often appears on the dominant hand. MedlinePlus warns that excessive aspirin use can increase bleeding risk and lead to overdose symptoms.
Trump has discussed the issue publicly before, including in a recent interview where he defended aspirin’s blood-thinning effects. The renewed attention has sparked broader discussion about presidential health disclosures as Trump, who turns 80 this year, continues his second term.
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