White House officials noted that photographs from the previous day showed no visible bruising, supporting the timeline of an accidental injury during Thursday’s event.
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Trump, 79, has previously experienced recurring hand bruising, which aides have linked to factors including frequent handshakes and medication side effects.
Thursday’s incident marked a shift, with the mark appearing on his left (non-dominant) hand rather than the right, where similar discoloration has been observed in the past.
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