Donald Trump sparks health fears after mystery mark spotted during Scotland visit
Donald Trump has once again been pictured with a mystery mark on his hand, sparking fresh questions about the president's health.
The latest photos, taken during his meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday, show what appears to be concealer smeared on his right hand, reports the Mirror.
It comes just weeks after the White House confirmed Trump has been diagnosed with 'chronic venous insufficiency', a circulatory issue where veins in the legs fail to efficiently return blood to the heart.
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Earlier in July, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt read out a doctor's letter about Trump which she said was intended to dispel health concerns about swelling in his ankles and make-up spotted on his hand.#
She said the 79-year-old had complained of 'mild swelling' in his lower legs and was checked over by the White House medical unit. Tests showed no signs of deep vein thrombosis or artery problems, but the former President is now confirmed to suffer from the common circulatory issue.
Leavitt also claimed the bruising on Trump's hand, which was clearly concealed by make-up, was is 'consistent' with irritation from his 'frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin.' Ms Leavitt said: 'The president remains in excellent health '.
Trump's physician, Sean Barbabella, backed that up in his official report saying the bruises were "consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin'. He said aspirin was taken as 'part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen', calling the bruising a side effect of aspirin treatment.
Despite the questions over his health, Trump declared he had sealed "the biggest deal ever made" between the US and the European Union following his talks with von der Leyen.
The former President is now expected to meet Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Turnberry today, with the two set to discuss steel levies. Starmer is expected to spend most of the day with Trump.
Starmer and Scotland's First Minister John Swinney also plan to urge the US president to apply pressure on Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza, where the population is facing starvation.
The PM has condemned Israel for restricting the flow of aid into the territory, alongside the leaders of France and Germany. The UK will take part in efforts led by Jordan to airdrop aid into Gaza, Starmer said over the weekend.
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