Liberal Social Media LIGHTS UP With Theories on Desperate' Trump Hand Make-Up

President Trump was photographed with swollen ankles and a recurring hand bruise, prompting public and media speculation. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds revealed chronic venous insufficiency, described as a benign and common condition in people over 70, and reported no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease. Leavitt attributed the hand bruising to minor soft-tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and aspirin use. Some social media users and at least one medical commentator suggested the bruise could be from an IV diuretic tied to congestive heart failure, and others alleged monthly IV infusions.

Bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70, Leavitt said, adding, Importantly, there was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease. Leavitt claimed the hand bruising was the result of minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking, and the use of aspirin.

Some on social media suggested that Trump's recurring bruise was the result of some sort of IV infusion he's receiving each month. BREAKING: A medical professional with a doctorate in his field says Trump is showing evidence of congestive heart failure. He says the bruise on his hand is likely from an IV diuretic, commonly prescribed for this disease. Do you agree it's possible? pic.twitter.com/OwDojm5T3r CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) August 23, 2025

Read at www.mediaite.com