New images of US President Donald Trump's hands have gone viral, sparking a wave of speculation about his health, but also ironies about his makeup team.
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Netizens noted that both of the 79-year-old president's hands were covered in a generous layer of patchy concealer as he joined First Lady Melania Trump at an event for military mothers ahead of Mother's Day, according to The Daily Beast.
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The president has had a visible bruise on his right hand for at least a year. Now observers have noticed that the right hand has an unnaturally bright appearance, while on the left hand the makeup appears to be a completely different shade.
Previously, the White House explained that some signs are caused by frequent handshakes or dermatological treatments.
Lately, he has also started applying foundation to his left hand, which until now was considered the least affected, fueling even more speculation about his health.
Comments ranged from concern to humor:
“The '83 El Camino I'm restoring has less putty on it than this guy”, one user wrote on X.
“You'd think the White House could find a make-up artist capable of matching her skin tone“, another added.
In recent months, the US president's public appearances have been accompanied by numerous observations of possible health problems, from skin irritations and visible bruises to moments when he appeared to stumble in his speech.
The White House blamed Trump's problems on regular skin treatments or exercise, but the images continued to raise questions.
Trump previously said an MRI taken in the fall was back “perfect”and his doctor stated that the president presents “excellent overall condition”.
However, periods in which the US president has been absent from the public sphere have periodically fueled rumours, including some extreme ones such as those that circulated in September, when an absence of several days led to theories that he had died, claims that Trump later derided.
