It wasn’t just President Donald Trump’s lengthy address or his unexpected remarks on trade that drew attention at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week. Photos of his left hand, showing what appeared to be a noticeable bruise, quickly became a talking point online, prompting speculation and questions from both the public and media outlets.
The White House has now addressed the matter directly, clarifying the origin of the mark and providing context for the heightened curiosity surrounding the president’s health.
A Simple Accident
The bruise appeared during a high-profile signing ceremony for the “Board of Peace,” a U.S.-backed initiative aimed at overseeing the fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip following the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
According to President Trump, the mark was the result of a minor accident. Speaking with CNN aboard Air Force One, he explained, “I clipped it on the table. I put a little — what do they call it? — cream on it. But I clipped it.”
