Supporters of Donald Trump have expressed alarm after noticing an unusual element in a new image of him.
The photograph was shot at a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on the third anniversary of Russiaโs invasion of Ukraine. The two leaders shake hands several times. ย This normal act prompted Trump supporters to notice anything strange with the presidentโs hand.
A noticeable โbruiseโ on Trumpโs hand has sparked worry, with some believing it was covered up with cosmetics in an attempt to disguise it.
One observant X fan wrote, โScrolling Getty and couldnโt help but notice this shot of a large bruise on Trumpโs hand today.โ
A commentator noted that recent images reveal bruises on Trumpโs hands. ย It always appears to be in the same hand. ย A third person asked, โTrump has a large bruise on the back of his right hand.
โHow did he get that?โ ย Many other people have expressed similar worries.
Another individual remarked aloud, โWhy does Trump have a large bruise on his right hand?โ
Getty Images ย The photo describes the bruise as โmakeup covered.โ
The Getty Images caption reads: โMakeup conceals a bruise on the back of US President Donald Trumpโs hand as he receives French President Emmanuel Macron for discussions at the White House.โ
The specific nature of the bruising is unknown, however identical marks have surfaced in previous photos of Trump.
During the conversation with Macron, the debate took a severe turn when Macron had to intervene to refute the 78-year-old Trumpโs claims regarding Ukraineโs backing during its fight with Russia.
Macron corrected him by gently resting his hand on Trumpโs wrist and saying, โNo. To be honest, we paid 60% of the overall work. Like the United States, we gave loans, guarantees, and grants, as well as actual money.โ
He went on to clarify: โIf at the end of the negotiation, theyโre ready to give it to us, super, it will loan at the end of the day, and we will have paid for that.โ
Trump responded sheepishly, โIf you believe that, thatโs fine with me,โ but reiterated his original stance: โBut they get their money back, and we donโt.โMacron corrected him by gently resting his hand on Trumpโs wrist and saying, โNo. To be honest, we paid 60% of the overall work. Like the United States, we gave loans, guarantees, and grants, as well as actual money.โ
He went on to clarify: โIf at the end of the negotiation, theyโre ready to give it to us, super, it will loan at the end of the day, and we will have paid for that.โ
Trump responded sheepishly, โIf you believe that, thatโs fine with me,โ but reiterated his original stance: โBut they get their money back, and we donโt.โ
