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Trump’s Hands Allegedly ‘Rotting’ And Fingers Compared To ‘Stuffed Sausages’ As Photos Go Viral

Looking worse by day

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A single photo of Trump’s clasped hands from Monday has overshadowed whatever he was actually there to announce.

The image showed his fingers clasped together, visibly puffy and discolored, with concealer that didn’t quite blend into the surrounding skin. MeidasTouch posted the photo with the caption, “Trump’s hands appear to be rotting more than usual today,” and the replies took off almost immediately.

Before long, the comments had settled on one subject.


Others widened the conversation beyond his hands.

The discussion wasn’t appearing out of nowhere.

Trump’s hands have been a talking point before this. The bruising on his right hand has been visible since it first surfaced in early 2025, showing up again at a February meeting with Emmanuel Macron and at June’s FIFA World Cup draw, where photographer Aaron Rupar caught him extending the same bruised hand to shake Gianni Infantino’s while accepting a peace prize award.

Rupar’s caption on that photo read: “I’m not sure what’s happening here, but aspirin and too much hand-shaking ain’t it.”

The White House has offered the same explanation more than once.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters in July 2025 that testing prompted by leg swelling had led to a diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, a common vascular condition in older adults. She also attributed the hand bruising to “frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin.”

White House physician Sean Barbabella also described the condition in a memo as “benign and common,” writing that the images circulating were “consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking” combined with Trump’s aspirin regimen for cardiovascular health. He finished with a simple conclusion: “President Trump remains in excellent health.”

Trump has also spoken about the aspirin himself. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, he said, “They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart. I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart.”

There’s an actual medical term for the swelling itself. Dactylitis, sometimes nicknamed sausage fingers, can stem from inflammation and shows up more often with age.

Featured image via X screengrab 

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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