President Donald Trump sported heavy makeup slathered across his hand ahead of his big UFC match, celebrating his 80th birthday and the country’s 250th anniversary.
Trump’s hand appeared to be discolored and coated in a thick layer of concealer, despite having thrown no punches himself during the UFC Freedom 250 event held Sunday on the White House South Lawn.
White House officials have downplayed the president’s persistent hand bruising, blaming it on his frequent handshakes with other world leaders and politicians.
The president’s apparent affinity for covering up his mysterious marks with a thick slathering of makeup has continued to draw attention from social media users, many of whom have questioned Trump’s physical and mental health ever since he became the oldest president to be sworn into office.
“Trump’s hand this evening at the UFC fight,” political commentator Brian Krassenstein wrote, along with an image of the president’s swollen and concealer-covered hand. “Totally normal…if you are one of the fighters who just completed 3 rounds.”
Other social media users were quick to make jokes about the president’s poor makeup application and current health status.
“It’s the same color as Dana White’s cheeks,” one X user joked.
“Maybe the ‘fight’ will be over soon,” another wrote.
One user questioned: “What happens when you shake his hand? Do you get finger tips full of makeup?”
“They should have picked a better shade of orange,” another user noted.
“He has billions of dollars. Why can’t he get a concealer that matches?” another person questioned.
Trump’s physical health and cognitive function have long been called into question, despite a recent medical exam determining that he is in “excellent health,” the White House announced in May.
At the time of the exam, White House Physician Dr. Sean Barbabella noted, as the White House has repeatedly explained, that Trump’s hand bruising is consistent with “minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking” while on aspirin therapy. Trump’s aspirin therapy is used to prevent cardiovascular issues, and his doctor said that he recommended a lower dose of aspirin.
Even with the explanation, Trump’s repeated use of poorly-matched makeup or Band-Aids to cover up the bruising on his hands has generated even more public commentary about his overall health.
Trump has faced questions about his mental acuity as some have accused him of falling asleep during Cabinet meetings and Oval Office press conferences. The president has insisted he is only closing his eyes out of boredom.
Most Americans, 59 percent, do not believe Trump has the mental acuity to serve as president, according to a recent poll from the Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos. Roughly 55 percent said they do not think he is physically healthy enough to carry out his presidential duties.
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