Topics: Donald Trump, Politics, US News, Health
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has offered up an explanation after Donald Trump was spotted wearing bandages on his hands, and it's apparently nothing to do with any injury.
Leavitt addressed the president's bandage usage while speaking with members of the media at a press conference this week, after Trump traveled to Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, to address the cost of living and discuss a $12 billion aid package created to help farmers impacted by market disruptions.
During the press conference, one journalist noted that Trump had been spotted 'out and about a number of times with bandages on his hands', and asked Leavitt to explain 'what that is about'.
Recent occasions during which Trump has been seen wearing bandages include a Cabinet meeting which took place earlier this month, when he was seen with two Band-Aids on the back of his hand, and the Mount Pocono rally, where bandages were again visible to viewers on Trump's right hand.
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In response to the question, Leavitt insisted the White House had 'given [the public] an explanation for that in the past', but still went on to offer a reason for the coverings.
While most people use Band-Aids to cover up cuts and scrapes, Leavitt suggested Trump's reason for wearing Band-Aids was down to the fact he's 'literally constantly shaking hands'.
"The Oval Office is like Grand Central Terminal. He is meeting with more people than any of you even know about on a daily basis," she said.
It's unclear why shaking hands would lead the president to require bandages, but Leavitt then went on to say he is also on a 'daily aspirin regimen' which can 'contribute to that bruising that you see'.
Leavitt's surprising explanation appeared to prompt some follow-up questions from the media who clamoured to have their say, but the press secretary swiftly moved on as she then took a question about the oil industry.
Viewers were still left with questions, however, with many taking to social media to argue that bruises don't 'require multiple bandaids'.
Others questioned: "Why do you need bandaids for shaking hands?"
Trump's hands have been a point of focus for some months since he returned to office as viewers began to notice bruises and bandages, but the president has long insisted he is in good health.
On December 1, his White House physician released a memo which assured the 79-year-old 'remains in excellent overall health' after undergoing a 'comprehensive executive physical' exam.
UNILAD has reached out to the White House for comment.
