At the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, a large blue-black bruise was visible on US President Donald Trump’s left hand. (Image X @WhiteHouse)
Davos (Switzerland): At the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, along with Donald Trump's statements, another thing was the subject of much discussion - a large blue-black bruise visible on the US President’s left hand. The appearance of such a mark on the hand of the world's most powerful man immediately became a topic of conversation, leading to speculation about Trump's health.
The mark on Trump's hand was clearly visible during the "Board of Peace" signing ceremony, where a deep purple/blue bruise was visible on the back of his hand.
The bruise generated so much discussion that Trump himself had to address it. Responding to reporters' questions on Air Force One, Trump said, "I'm perfectly fine. I clipped it on the table, so I put a little—what do they call it—cream on it. I clipped it."
President Trump went on to explain the full story behind the bruise, saying that he takes a heavy dose of aspirin and that this was a side effect. President Trump had previously told the Wall Street Journal in an interview earlier this year that he was taking aspirin to thin his blood. However, Trump is reportedly taking several times the dose of aspirin recommended by doctors.
“I’m very good. I clipped it on the table. So I put a little—what do they call it—cream on it. I clipped it. I would say take aspirin if you like your heart, but don’t take aspirin if you don’t want to have a little,” Trump told the media.
Reporter: We saw the bruising on your hand. Are you okay?
— Acyn (@Acyn) January 22, 2026
Trump: I’m very good. I clipped it on the table. So I put a little—what do they call it—cream on it. I clipped it. I would say take aspirin if you like your heart, but don’t take aspirin if you don’t want to have a little… pic.twitter.com/4VXNtxe7qh
According to a NYT report, Trump is taking approximately four times the recommended amount, or 325 milligrams, of aspirin. According to current guidelines, aspirin may be considered for people under 60 or 70 years old who are at high risk of heart attack. Also read: Is an 'overdose' of aspirin affecting Donald Trump's behavior?
Trump further commented on the wound visible on his hand, saying, "I would say if you like your heart, take aspirin, but if you don't want a little bruise, don't take aspirin. I take the big aspirin. When you take the big aspirin, they say you get a bruise."
Trump himself revealed that he is taking more aspirin than recommended by doctors. He said, "The doctors told me, 'You don't need to take this, sir. You're very healthy.' I said, 'I don't want to take any chances.' This is one of the side effects."
Trump told The Wall Street Journal in an interview, "People say aspirin is good for thinning the blood, and I don't want thick blood flowing through my heart."
What did the White House say on the issue?
The White House described President Trump's injury as accidental. Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt said, "President Trump's hand hit the corner of the signing table. She said, "Today at the Board of Peace event in Davos, President Trump's hand hit the corner of the signing table, causing the injury."
Later, a White House official said that the President bruises easily because he takes aspirin daily. The official also shared pictures from before and after the event and said, "The pictures from yesterday and this morning clearly show that there was no injury."
The President has been seen with bruises on his hands several times before. On several occasions, he has tried to hide these marks with makeup or bandages. He has also been seen keeping his hand away from the cameras on multiple occasions.
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