A recent photograph of Donald Trump, taken during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, has sparked concerns among some of his supporters. The image, captured on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, shows Trump and Macron shaking hands multiple times. However, it’s not the handshake itself that has captured attention; it’s the noticeable detail on Trump’s hand that has led to speculation.
Trump fans have pointed out a visible bruise on his hand, which appears to have been covered with makeup. This small detail has raised questions, with some speculating about its origin.
Observations From Concerned Supporters
As the photograph made its rounds on social media, concerned supporters quickly took note of the bruise. One fan on X (formerly Twitter) remarked, “Scrolling Getty and couldn’t help but notice this photo of a huge bruise on Trump’s hand today.” Other followers pointed out that similar bruises have appeared on Trump’s hand in recent months, with some indicating that it always seems to be on the same hand.
Another individual questioned the cause of the bruise, asking, “Trump has a massive bruise on the back of his right hand. How did he get that?” Echoing similar sentiments, another commenter asked, “Why does Trump have a big bruise on the right hand?” These remarks reflect growing concern and curiosity over the unexplainable marks.
Getty Images Describes the Bruise as Covered with Makeup
The mystery surrounding the bruise was somewhat clarified by the description accompanying the photo on Getty Images. The description states, “Makeup covers a bruise on the back of U.S. President Donald Trump’s hand as he hosts French President Emmanuel Macron for meetings at the White House.” However, the actual cause of the bruise remains unclear. Notably, similar bruising has appeared on Trump’s hand in previous photographs, but no official explanation has been provided.
A Tense Moment During Macron’s Visit
While the bruise on Trump’s hand grabbed attention, the meeting with Macron also featured an interesting exchange between the two leaders. The topic of Ukraine’s financial aid came up during a press session, where Trump asserted that Ukraine had received significant backing from the United States. He suggested that it might be time for Ukraine to repay some of that support.
Macron, however, corrected Trump’s assertion about the nature of European financial support for Ukraine. The French president stated, “This war cost all of us a lot of money, and this is the responsibility of Russia because the aggressor is Russia.”
Trump, confident in his statement, added, “Just so you understand, Europe is loaning the money to Ukraine. They get their money back.” Macron, in a calm and measured tone, explained, “No. To be frank, we paid 60 percent of the total effort. Like the US, loans, guarantees, grants, and we provided real money.”
Macron further elaborated, “If at the end of the negotiation, they are ready to give it to us, super, it will loan at the end of the day, and we will have paid for that.”
Trump’s Response and Continued Assertion
Despite Macron’s correction, Trump stood by his earlier statement, responding, “If you believe that, it’s OK with me,” while still maintaining that Ukraine would eventually repay the European Union’s contribution. He added, “But they get their money back, and we don’t.” This exchange underscored the differing perspectives between the two leaders on the financial dynamics surrounding the Ukraine conflict.
Though the conversation between Trump and Macron was marked by a slight clash over facts, the photograph of Trump’s hand continues to be a topic of discussion among his supporters and the public.
