Latest news with #handmakeup
The Independent
2 days ago
- Health
- The Independent
Why Trump is wearing hand makeup during Scotland trip
Donald Trump 's hand makeup was observed during his meetings with world leaders in Scotland, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and ahead of a meeting with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Photographs showed his right hand apparently covered in concealer, a practice that has not been officially explained. The 79-year-old has persistent hand bruising, which a July 17 medical report attributed to frequent handshakes and an aspirin regimen. The medical report also diagnosed Trump with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a common condition in people over 70 where veins struggle to manage blood flow. Despite the White House insisting he 'remains in excellent health,' concerns about his health and mental acuity have been raised due to his age and other observations, such as swollen ankles.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Health
- The Independent
Trump's hand makeup is back during Scotland trip as he deals with chronic venous insufficiency
President Donald Trump 's hand makeup is back as he meets with world leaders between games of golf on his trip to Scotland. Photographs of the president's meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday showed the back of his right hand apparently caked in concealer. It was also evident on Monday, ahead of his meeting with U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, and on Friday as he departed the White House on Marine One. Trump, 79, has persistent bruising on his hand that has previously been attributed to the large number of handshakes he gives and receives in his role as president and an aspirin regimen, though that has done little to quell speculation on social media. The bruising was acknowledged in a July 17 medical report that also diagnosed Trump with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a benign and common condition, prevalent in people over the age of 70. The apparent need to cover the bruising with makeup has not been explained. As the oldest president ever to be elected and take office, Trump's health and mental acuity have been a concern since his inauguration in January, though the White House is adamant he 'remains in excellent health.' In February, during a visit to the White House by President Emmanuel Macron of France, a large bruise was noticed on the back of Trump's right hand, sparking speculation about its cause. More recently, the use of makeup was noticed in photos, and questions were also raised about what appeared to be swelling around his ankles during his attendance at the FIFA Club World Cup Final. Shortly after, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt released a letter from the White House physician confirming that a doctor had seen the president for a 'comprehensive examination,' the conclusion of which was the diagnosis of CVI — a condition in which veins struggle to manage blood flow, making it hard for blood to return to the heart. The report by Sean Barbabella, the president's physician, also noted: 'Recent photos of the president have shown minor bruising on the back of his hand. This is consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Trump's Hand Makeup Reappears on Overseas Trip to Scotland
President Trump has packed his faithful supply of hand make-up for his trip to Scotland. Photographs of Trump meeting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday reveal the persistent bruising on his right hand continues to be covered with heavy concealer. The president was announcing a trade deal between the U.S. and Europe when cameras panned to his hand. The White House referred the Daily Beast to a July 17 medical report that diagnosed the president with chronic venous insufficiency, saying it was a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70. The White House also referred to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's remarks that, 'The president remains in excellent health.' The bruising on his hand was particularly visible as the president spoke to the media on the South Lawn on the White House on Friday before he departed for Scotland on Marine One. The mysterious ailment on Trump's hand made news in February when the large bruise was noticed during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the White House. It has become a talking point ever since. It was also spotted last Thursday during Trump's visit to the Federal Reserve headquarters on Thursday. The bruise was later explained as being a byproduct of hand-shaking by the White House. Leavitt told the Daily Beast earlier this month that 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.' Last week, Leavitt produced a letter from the White House physician to address the issue of Trump's swelling and bruising, confirming Trump had been seen for a check-up. The 'comprehensive examination' of the 79-year-old concluded he had Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), which occurs when the veins cannot manage blood flow well, making it hard for the blood to return to the heart. Physician Sean Barbabella said in his report, 'Recent photos of the president have shown minor bruising on the back of his hand. This is consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen.' He added, 'This is a well-known and benign side effect of aspirin therapy.'
