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BumRushDaShow

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Sat Aug 23, 2025, 04:11 PM Aug 2025

Trump's hand makeup has returned after questions about president's health over swollen ankle sightings [View all]

Source: The Independent

Saturday 23 August 2025 17:58 BST


Donald Trump was seen Friday in Washington D.C., with makeup applied to his hand again after recent questions about the 79-year-old president’s health.

A large patch of what appeared to be foundation, in a lighter shade than his skin, was clearly visible during President Trump’s visit to an exhibit at the People’s House museum.

Later in the day, during a World Cup event in the Oval Office, Trump kept his left hand folded over his right as he made remarks, but the makeup was again visible when he stood up.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt did not address the makeup but referenced Trump’s frequent hand-shaking in a statement Saturday. “President Trump is a man of the people, and he meets more Americans and shakes their hands on a daily basis than any other President in history. His commitment is unwavering, and he proves that every single day,” Leavitt told The Independent.

Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-health-hand-makeup-b2813029.html

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Sweet Jesus just fucking die already CanonRay Aug 2025 #1
Nah debilitating stroke Henry203 Aug 2025 #2
We're past that point Orrex Aug 2025 #9
Well, idk about "self serving vanity", but I suppose you're right. electric_blue68 Aug 2025 #22
Can't wait to see his "Big, Beautiful, Body"....... SergeStorms Aug 2025 #62
It'd be nice to see him with aphasia since he's in love with his own voice. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2025 #33
Why would you want to keep supporting his fascist ass? niyad Aug 2025 #49
I gotta hurl. Her and Huckabee Sanders are the worst in my lifetime. Blondie and all the Faux News appointments as well. Evolve Dammit Aug 2025 #3
I V. nt doc03 Aug 2025 #4
What would require IV on a regular basis? FirstLight Aug 2025 #10
There are so many places to place an IV PatSeg Aug 2025 #15
I think I got an IV there when getting an MRI doc03 Aug 2025 #40
Maybe drump uses Propofol? IcyPeas Aug 2025 #56
Yes, that could be PatSeg Aug 2025 #68
That's about when he started talking about trying to get into heaven. Something I've never heard him say before. Walleye Aug 2025 #76
chemo sometimes given weekly Born Free Aug 2025 #75
I got my chemo infusion in my hand, 4 times 3 weeks apart Walleye Aug 2025 #77
He might be taking Alzheimer's medication. tinrobot Aug 2025 #55
Maybe its Maybelline! Bayard Aug 2025 #5
Karoline stop the BS, it's not from hand shaking PERIOD vapor2 Aug 2025 #6
Sounds like he's not going to survive much longer which is a pity 🎻 cstanleytech Aug 2025 #7
I would have preferred seeing him behind bars, which is also a pity. sop Aug 2025 #8
As would I but it's not a perfect world. cstanleytech Aug 2025 #12
I would bet my next paycheck... Dulcinea Aug 2025 #32
He then will likely get a heart transplant. Disaffected Aug 2025 #44
Probably not. Dulcinea Aug 2025 #48
But your father Disaffected Aug 2025 #80
Well, at least he'd get an upgrade from not having one to having one finally. cstanleytech Aug 2025 #82
Just for those who didn't know what CHF means (I didn't). Congestive Heart Failure SWBTATTReg Aug 2025 #74
He may be ready to explode. Oh, the humanity.... twodogsbarking Aug 2025 #11
Geez--trump really needs to hire a better make-up artist for his hand riversedge Aug 2025 #13
No best makeup Oscar for whoever did this clumsy... 3catwoman3 Aug 2025 #36
No makeup artist of any talent or repute is going to work for that scumbag. Aristus Aug 2025 #67
That looks like putty, not makeup. niyad Aug 2025 #50
Shoe Goo bagimin Aug 2025 #65
It's almost like his entourage hates him jmowreader Aug 2025 #60
He's never had a make-up artist, that's why he looks so bad all the time FakeNoose Aug 2025 #72
Does he have a pulmonary edema that they trying to hide under that wood putty? Botany Aug 2025 #83
I wish him all the worst JoseBalow Aug 2025 #14
Snort! 😄 electric_blue68 Aug 2025 #23
He'll leave office The Wizard Aug 2025 #16
Everything they say includes "more than any other President in history" PSPS Aug 2025 #17
May the reaper reap swiftly and terribly Blue Owl Aug 2025 #18
It's obvious VanceFan Aug 2025 #19
It's turning into a claw. N/T tonekat Aug 2025 #20
It's not a craw, it's a CRAW!!! AZ8theist Aug 2025 #21
That's where they transfuse the blood they take from Javaman Aug 2025 #24
Post removed Post removed Aug 2025 #25
...last admin...?...as in Biden...? FirstLight Aug 2025 #27
You'd think someone (maybe someone who wears lots of make up) Grammy23 Aug 2025 #26
Is there not a professional make-up artist aka MUA... littlemissmartypants Aug 2025 #28
I'm getting a bit giddy thinking that he's got to be nearing the end. llmart Aug 2025 #29
... Oeditpus Rex Aug 2025 #30
Yuck. EndlessMaze Aug 2025 #31
My grandmother always had swollen ankles. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2025 #34
Personally I am hoping for a lightning bolt. BlueKota Aug 2025 #35
Me, too. Preferably while he's golfing. Something public and something that can't be blamed... 3catwoman3 Aug 2025 #38
Marjorie Taylor Greene would be pretty suspicious of a lightning strike. thought crime Aug 2025 #46
I could live with that. 3catwoman3 Aug 2025 #53
🤣 BlueKota Aug 2025 #59
True BlueKota Aug 2025 #58
Nature smites thee. thought crime Aug 2025 #47
What's a teensy tiny little repair without a band-aid? usonian Aug 2025 #37
Most shaken hands in history? 90-percent Aug 2025 #39
"...he meets more Americans and shakes their hands on a daily basis..." LudwigPastorius Aug 2025 #41
Given the swelling in his hands, he may have stage 4 CHF. 58Sunliner Aug 2025 #42
I've thought that all along. Dulcinea Aug 2025 #57
Procul Harem was playing on the bastardized ex Rose Garden BidenRocks Aug 2025 #43
The makeup is bad, plastered on. Aussie105 Aug 2025 #45
Is tr💩mp a Blend? MrWowWow Aug 2025 #51
Can't TACO Hire a makeup artist? Looks like a hot mess. Bread and Circuses Aug 2025 #52
Thanks to the Independent reporting BaronChocula Aug 2025 #54
Asprin used to prevent cardio issues would not do it NewEnglandAutumn Aug 2025 #61
My husband is on the baby aspirin treatment. murielm99 Aug 2025 #66
What can (and often does) cause that kind of bruising BumRushDaShow Aug 2025 #70
I'd bet vankuria Aug 2025 #63
Hand make-up? He is fake in every way possible. twodogsbarking Aug 2025 #64
trump is not well and is trying to hide the decline in health LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #69
I want him to be so very sick. Remember though, we also heard putin was very sick. bluestarone Aug 2025 #71
Soon he will be shaking hands with nobody. twodogsbarking Aug 2025 #73
If he kept his hand pointed at a 45 degree angle he wouldn't have that problem underpants Aug 2025 #78
Vegas SuzyandPuffpuff Aug 2025 #79
IV bruises? alfredo Aug 2025 #81
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