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Mysterious 'mark' spotted on Trump's hand again while signing order to end Department of Education

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Updated 10:10 21 Mar 2025 GMTPublished 10:07 21 Mar 2025 GMT

Mysterious 'mark' spotted on Trump's hand again while signing order to end Department of Education

Donald Trump's hand has been the subject of conversation for months

Britt Jones

Britt Jones

President Donald Trump has been spotted with another mark on his hand as he signed an executive order to pull the shutter down on the Department of Education.

A few occasions this year have prompted people to worry about the health of Trump as eagle-eyed viewers saw a couple of marks on his hand which looked like bruises.

One of those occasions occurred when the president sat down with French president, Emmanuel Macron, on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Not long after the press conference, images were shared online and people began discussing a mark on Trump's right hand.

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One person wrote on X: "Scrolling Getty and couldn't help but notice this photo of a huge bruise on Trump's hand today."

At the time, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said: "President Trump is a man of the people and he meets more Americans and shakes their hands on a daily basis than any other president in history.

"His commitment is unwavering, and he proves that every single day."

Donald Trump's hand sparked concern (Chip Somodevilla / Staff / Getty)
Donald Trump's hand sparked concern (Chip Somodevilla / Staff / Getty)

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"President Trump has bruises on his hand because he’s constantly working and shaking hands all day every day," Leavitt added in a follow-up statement.

Now, just this week, Trump signed an executive order disbanding the US Department of Education after labelling it inefficient and tainted by liberal agendas.

"Today, we take a very historic action that was 45 years in the making," he said at the signing ceremony, adding: "My administration will take all lawful steps to shut down the Department; we're going to shut it down, shut it down as quickly as possible. It's not doing us any good.”

It was also during this ceremony that people noticed a mark on Trump's hand as the cameras zoomed in on him, sparking fresh concern.

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People noticed another mark (MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
People noticed another mark (MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Some think it’s down to Trump having to shake hands all the time, which is same thing the White House said, while others believe it’s because of an IV drip.

However, according to skin expert, Dr Anatalia Moore, the mark could be due to Trump's age.

"For many patients into their 70s, particularly if they are not what we call a 'fit 70'; simply a knock on a door frame could also cause a significant bruise. Our limbs, hands included, are what tend to get knocked more easily as balance and coordination also deteriorate as we get older," Dr Moore told the Mirror.

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"Initially a bruise will appear dark and purple red, the bigger the collection of blood under the skin the larger the bruise and the deeper its hue. The body then clears away the blood and repairs the damage and in doing so converts the red blood cells into easily transportable waste products; this is what contributes to the colour change in bruising.

"As the bruise heals we then see a green yellow colour appear. As we age, this healing process is slowed down, leading to bigger bruises happening that take longer to heal."

Featured Image Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Topics: Politics, US News, Donald Trump, Health, Social Media, Twitter

Britt Jones
Britt Jones

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