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Mysterious, Dark Bruise Appears on Trump’s Hand After Aggressive Shake With Emanuel Macron
Donald Trump’s handshakes are the stuff of legend—firm, extended, and sometimes, let’s be honest, a little too intense. But his latest handshake with French President Emmanuel Macron might have taken things to a whole new level. After their latest meeting, photos revealed a mysterious bruise on the back of Trump’s right hand, and naturally, the internet went wild.
The handshake in question happened during Macron’s visit to the White House, and it was exactly what we’ve come to expect from these two: a firm, no-nonsense grip that seemed to last a beat too long. Given their history—like their famous 29-second handshake in 2017—this was more than just a polite greeting. It was a battle of wills, a test of dominance, and apparently, a recipe for bruises.
Social media users quickly latched onto the images, speculating whether the bruise was a direct result of Macron’s iron grip or just an unfortunate coincidence. Was this a subtle flex from Macron? A sign that Trump might need to adjust his technique? Or maybe just a result of aging skin and fragile blood vessels? No official statement has been made, but the speculation alone is pure entertainment.

Apparently Queen Elizabeth had a similar bruise on her hand the week before she died. I better not write what I am thinking about as I don’t want the Secret Service knocking on my door.
Queen Elizabeth had similar bruising on her hands when they kept dragging her out to entertain various people in the last week of her life. Glad Getty Images is paying attention to trump’s health since the doctors around him are claiming he’s the healthiest man in history. https://t.co/JlYnwj3daX pic.twitter.com/OHhDuGi4OV
— Marrrrcussss (@Marrrrcussss) February 25, 2025
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The handshake wasn’t the only thing on the agenda, of course. The two leaders met to discuss serious topics, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. But let’s be real—nothing grabs headlines quite like an unexpected injury in the middle of a diplomatic meeting.
While Trump’s team has yet to comment on his bruised hand, one thing is certain: the handshake wars between him and Macron are alive and well. Whether the bruise was a battle scar or just bad luck, it’s proof that even the smallest details in international diplomacy can steal the show.
quite a handshake or whatever this is here between Trump and Macron pic.twitter.com/RrbwQfCQAM
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 24, 2025
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