President Donald Trump addressed speculation about his health this week by offering a straightforward explanation for a visible bruise on his hand, dismissing what he described as unfounded conspiracy theories, as reported by The New York Post.

Trump was asked about the bruise on his left hand while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The president said the mark was the result of a minor accident.

New photos from Davos show Trump with a noticeable bruise on his left hand.

The White House says he injured it after hitting the corner of a signing table. pic.twitter.com/uv1xX6kvdB

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“I clipped it on [a] table,” Trump said when questioned about the bruise.

The 79-year-old president also attributed the severity of the bruising to his regular use of aspirin, explaining that he takes a higher dose than typically recommended.

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Trump said the medication contributes to the bruising he has experienced recently.

“They say take aspirin if you like your heart, but don’t take aspirin if you don’t want to have a little bruising. I take the big aspirin,” Trump told reporters.

According to Trump, his doctors have advised that the higher dosage is not medically necessary, but he has chosen to continue taking it as a precaution.

“The doctor said, ‘You don’t have to take that, sir. You’re very healthy.’ I said, ‘I’m not taking any chances,’” Trump said.

President Donald J. Trump was asked earlier on Air Force One about an unusually large bruise that was visible on his left hand during today’s events in Davos, to which he responded, “I’m very good. I clipped it on the table. So I put a little – what do they call it? – cream on… pic.twitter.com/JSeRTCmKHu

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Trump stated that the most recent bruise appeared after he bumped his hand on a table while attending events connected to the World Economic Forum in Davos.

The bruise drew attention online, prompting speculation about the president’s health.

The White House later confirmed Trump’s explanation. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issued a statement saying the president struck his hand on the corner of a signing table during his Board of Peace announcement.

The president’s health has been the subject of periodic public discussion due to his age. Trump is the second-oldest individual to hold the presidency, behind former President Joe Biden.

Despite the scrutiny, Trump has repeatedly stated that he remains in good health.

Earlier this month, Trump discussed his aspirin use in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, explaining that he intentionally takes a larger daily dose than his doctors recommend.

“I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart,” Trump said during that interview.

Trump’s comments in Davos appeared aimed at shutting down speculation circulating on social media following images of the bruise.

The president has frequently criticized what he describes as exaggerated or false narratives about his health, particularly during high-profile international trips and public appearances.

The White House has not indicated any change to Trump’s medical regimen, and officials reiterated that the bruise was caused by a minor physical bump rather than any underlying health issue.

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