23.01.2026 08:41
During his meetings in Davos, US President Donald Trump, whose bruised hand was captured by cameras, stated that he "hit his hand on the table" and that such bruises occur because he "regularly takes aspirin."
Trump evaluated his trip to reporters on the plane while returning to Washington after the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) meetings in Davos. During his contacts in Davos, Trump, whose bruised hand was reflected in the cameras, said that he was "in very good condition" when asked about his health status.
"SIDE EFFECTS OF THE MEDICATION"
Recalling that he hit his bruised and swollen hand on the table and later took aspirin, Trump said, "If you love your heart, I recommend taking aspirin. But if you don't want small bruises, don't take aspirin. I take big aspirin. They say when you take big aspirin, you will bruise. The doctor said, 'You don't need to take this, sir, you are very healthy.' But I said, 'I won't take the risk.' One of the side effects of taking this medication is this." he said.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt also explained to the U.S. media that Trump hit his hand on the corner of a signing table during an event, resulting in a bruise on his hand.
In a previous statement, Leavitt had also assessed the bruise on Trump's hand as "tissue damage resulting from frequent handshakes for someone taking aspirin."
It is known that 79-year-old Trump regularly takes aspirin as part of a "standard cardiovascular prevention regimen."