Here’s How Bruised Donald Trump’s Hand Was During The Press Conference Today

Sep 2, 2025 | Media

Earlier today, President Donald Trump held a conference to announce that Space Command will move from Colorado to Alabama.

A person speaks at a podium with the presidential seal, flanked by others. Portraits and drapes hang in the background — Alex Wong / Getty Images

Though the livestream started late, he did appear to be alive, contrary to many of the viral rumors that emerged this weekend.

A person in a suit speaks at a podium with a microphone during a formal event indoors — SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images

Part of the speculation surrounding his health comes from bruising that has been seen on the 79-year-old’s hands for some months now, which the White House physician claimed was “consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking.”

A person in a suit speaks at a podium with a U.S. emblem, gesturing with their hand — Andrew Harnik / Getty Images

So, what was the state of his digits after a week away from public appearances? Still seemingly bruised and covered in concealer:

A person's hand is resting at their side, wearing a dark suit with a white shirt cuff visible — Alex Wong / Getty Images

Here’s another recent picture of Trump’s hands, not covered in makeup, from Aug. 25:

Person in a formal suit, sitting with hands on lap; one hand has a dark bruise visible — Bloomberg / Bloomberg via Getty Images

Trump did acknowledge the whole “being dead” rumors at the press conference, saying, “Last week, I did numerous news conferences all successful, they went very well. Like this is going very well. And then I didn’t do any for two days and they said, ‘There must be something wrong with him.'”