Trump Says High Intake of Aspirin Caused Bruise on His Hand

The White House said the bruising appeared after President Donald Trump hit his hand on the table during an event in Davos.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One while traveling from Shannon, Ireland, to Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Jan. 22, 2026. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images

President Donald Trump on Jan. 22 said that a new bruise on his hand was partly due to his high aspirin intake, saying the medication has made him prone to bruising.

Trump was responding to a reporter’s question about the bruise on his left hand, which was noticeable during his Jan. 22 address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.