Donald Trump is 'rotting away' as fears mount over his evolving image
Donald Trump is 'rotting away' as fears mount over his evolving image
Katie-Ann GupwellSat, September 5, 2026 at 10:11 AM UTC
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People think Trump is "rotting away" (stock image) -Credit:Annabelle Gordon/The Washington Post/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Donald Trump has caused fears to mount as his evolving image has triggered people to think he's "rotting away" following public appearances this week.
The President has got a lot of people talking recently as there's been quite a bit of speculation about his appearance; however, now new images have emerged showing what Donald Trump's hand looks like close-up, and it's sparked a lot of concern. Some think the bruising looks "worse than ever" as they suggested it wasn't covered with make-up, and some even went so far as to say they think he's "rotting" as his image appears to continue changing.
It's not the first time the President has distracted people with his appearance this week either. Previously, he also seemed to debut a new hair color.
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One image was shared on X on September 4 alongside the caption: "No make-up on Trump's hands today. The bruising is worse than ever."
In the snap, you then see Trump's hands clasped together, and you can visibly see what appears to be a bruise. It looks rather blue and it covers quite a big area too.
Naturally, this has sparked a lot of worry, with various people sharing their thoughts. It's not the only post to have drawn attention to the matter either.
One person said: "But maybe not as much as usual? Usually it looks like thick theatrical make-up."
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Another added: "He's rotting from the inside out." A third replied: "Looks like he's rotting."
Under a different post, there was also lots of discussion. One social media user noted: "He's rotting away on camera."
A different person commented: "This evil inside is seeping out." There were some people, however, who think too much attention is placed on his image.
Indeed, some stepped in to say it's likely just a normal part of aging. A few seemed to offer support.
One said: "That's called being 80." Someone else responded: "It’s called being 80.
"Hands wrinkle. Skin thins. Let’s see what your hands look like at 80-years-old."
Another person also offered: "He's 80. Just stop."
In the past, the President's right hand has appeared to be coated in patchy concealer. With speculation having mounted about how it looks, the White House previously moved to address the matter, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt attributing the bruising to handshaking.
The discolouration on the 80-year-old's hand was first spotted several weeks after the November 2024 presidential election. Since then, it has continued to draw attention.
It's not the first time people have suggested his hand looks like it's "rotting" though, as previously the appearance of his fingers also caused alarm.
Source: “AOL Entertainment”
