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Trump's LIV Golf Appearance Revives Health Concerns Over Visible Bruising

Author: Alternet·

Key Takeaways

  • •President Trump attended a Saudi-backed LIV Golf tournament at his Bedminster, New Jersey, property, where photographs showed apparent bruising on his exposed forearms that seemed more extensive than typically observed.
  • •The administration has attributed Trump's bruising to frequent handshaking and aspirin use for a confirmed diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, a circulatory condition common among older adults.
  • •Some observers noted that the bruising pattern is consistent with marks seen in patients receiving intravenous medication, leading to speculation that Trump may be receiving Leqembi, an FDA-approved anti-Alzheimer's drug.
  • •The Daily Beast report highlighted additional health concerns including swollen limbs, chronic sleepiness, slurring, and bouts of emotional outbursts or confusion.
  • •The White House has consistently maintained that Trump is in excellent health, with a spokesperson describing him as the sharpest and most energetic president in American history.
Trump's LIV Golf Appearance Revives Health Concerns Over Visible Bruising

President Donald Trump's weekend appearance at a LIV Golf tournament has reignited public discussion about his health, according to a report from The Daily Beast.

On Saturday, Trump attended a tournament hosted by the controversial professional league LIV Golf at his own property in Bedminster, New Jersey. LIV Golf, which is financially backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, has been the subject of ongoing criticism from lawmakers and human rights groups who have accused the kingdom of using the league to rehabilitate its international image—a practice critics have labeled sportswashing. Photographs from the event showed Trump wearing his signature white golf shirt with his arms exposed, revealing what appeared to be more extensive bruising than has typically been observed.

"Donald Trump looked a little worse for wear as he bared his bruised arms during a golf outing," The Daily Beast reported. "Not one to spend too much time on foot while golfing, Trump was photographed slouching in a golf cart, decked out in his bright white, heavily-branded presidential merch."

The report continued: "With his forearms exposed by a polo shirt, Trump revealed bruises of varying sizes, alongside what looked to be a couple of scrapes. Trump also sported Band-Aids on a couple of fingers of his right hand, which he rested on his knee while squinting forward at the route ahead. While Trump is known for suspicious bruising, usually it's the president's hands—not arm—which draw attention."

Trump has frequently been seen with prominent bruising on the backs of his hands, sometimes visibly covered with makeup. The administration has routinely attributed the bruising to the large number of handshakes Trump performs daily. Officials have also stated that the tendency is exacerbated by aspirin use, which he takes for a confirmed diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, a circulatory condition in which veins struggle to return blood to the heart, a complaint not uncommon among older adults.

Other observers have noted that the bruising pattern is consistent with marks commonly seen in patients—particularly seniors with thinner skin—who receive intravenous medication through veins on the tops of their hands. Some have speculated that Trump may be receiving Leqembi, a specific anti-Alzheimer's medication approved by the FDA.

The Daily Beast report added: "Alongside the bruising, there are many other facets of Trump's health which don't always quite add up, including swollen limbs, chronic sleepiness, slurring, and bouts of emotional outbursts or confusion."

The renewed scrutiny comes amid a broader historical pattern in which American presidents have faced pressure to disclose health information, with past administrations varying widely in their transparency. Whether the White House releases more detailed medical records in response to the latest photographs remains to be seen.

Despite the speculation, the White House has consistently maintained that Trump is in excellent health. In April, spokesperson Davis Ingle stated: "President Trump is the sharpest, most accessible, and energetic president in American history. President Trump's commitment is unwavering and he proves that every single day."