President Donald Trump has undergone health examinations after speculation about bruising on his hands, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday.
“Recent photos of the president have shown minor bruising on the back of his hand. This is consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen,” Leavitt said, quoting a memorandum from the White House physician later released to the public.
“This is a well-known and benign side effect of aspirin therapy, and the president remains in excellent health, which I think all of you witness on a daily basis here,” she added.