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Why Trump is wearing hand makeup during Scotland trip

Trump tells Europe ‘get your act together’ on immigration as he arrives in Scotland
  • Donald Trump's hand makeup was observed during his meetings with world leaders in Scotland, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and ahead of a meeting with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
  • Photographs showed his right hand apparently covered in concealer, a practice that has not been officially explained.
  • The 79-year-old has persistent hand bruising, which a July 17 medical report attributed to frequent handshakes and an aspirin regimen.
  • The medical report also diagnosed Trump with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a common condition in people over 70 where veins struggle to manage blood flow.
  • Despite the White House insisting he “remains in excellent health,” concerns about his health and mental acuity have been raised due to his age and other observations, such as swollen ankles.
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