President Donald Trump’s left hand appeared bruised and discolored when he welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla at the beginning of their four-day state visit to Washington. Images of Trump’s hand have circulated online over the past year, sparking concerns about his health.
During the meeting between the President, First Lady, and the royal couple, observers noted what seemed to be makeup covering the discoloration on Trump’s hand. Journalist Aaron Rupar pointed out the new development, highlighting the ongoing scrutiny of Trump’s hand condition since his return to the White House.
Social media reactions varied, with one user suggesting that the makeup exacerbated the appearance while another speculated about regular medical treatments involving IVs causing the issue. The White House Press Secretary previously attributed Trump’s hand bruising to his active engagement with the public through frequent handshakes.
The President posed for photos with the visiting royal couple as they landed in the US, receiving flowers from British military families’ children and honoring both countries’ national anthems. The itinerary for the state visit includes a garden party, a White House state dinner, a meeting with 9/11 victims’ families in New York, and a visit to a national park in Virginia.
Notably, King Charles is slated to address Congress, becoming the second British monarch to do so after his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II.