Donald Trump's Mysterious 'Bloody Hand' Explained
Former President Donald Trump sparked health concerns after the public saw mysterious red marks on his hand during one of his latest sightings.
The politician waved at his supporters while leaving the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial in New York City on Wednesday. His supporters were quickly alarmed at what looked like blisters or sores on his hand.
Some wondered if he was bleeding, and others made various assumptions about his health -- from syphilis to arthritis. A few joked that the ex-POTUS might have had "too many jelly doughnuts."
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gives two thumbs up to the crowd during the evening session on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention on July 21, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
TMZ spoke with some individuals and sources close to Trump, and they had different accounts about the mysterious red patches.
According to them, it was a simple paper cut, but Trump had accidentally spread the blood around his hand.
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Trump was later seen and photographed on the same day, and his hand was clear and free of any abrasions. There were even no signs of injury.
Also, Trump stepped out again for the funeral of Melania Trump's mom Thursday morning, and he appeared fine.
However, Judi James, a leading communication and body language expert who has appeared regularly on BBC News, Sky News, GB News and CNN, noted that Trump was noticeably mourning.
At one point, Barron Trump, 17, was photographed seemingly reaching out to his dad, and the body expert claimed he was trying to comfort him.
Former US President Donald Trump and his son Barron Trump attend the funeral of former first lady Melania Trump's mother Amalija Knavs, at Bethesda-by-the-Sea Church, in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 18, 2024.
"It elicits an unusual response from their son Barron, too. Clearly tuned into his father's mood, he extends a hand in what looks like a mimed or truncated embrace that could suggest a desire to show comfort and/or support," James explained.
James pointed out that Trump's disposition at the funeral was "an unusual display of emotion." The former president reportedly appeared to be mourning the passing of his mother-in-law, Amalija Knavs, as a "personal loss."
Former US President Donald Trump (R) stands with his wife Melania Trump (2L) their son Barron Trump (C) and father-in-law Viktor Knavs, at the start of a funeral for Amalija Knavs, the former first lady's mother, outside the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 18, 2024.
It should not come as a surprise since Trump has been very appreciative of Melania's parents. In his Iowa caucus victory speech, Trump praised his "incredible" wife Melania and paid tribute to his in-laws.
"She was amazing, so I just want to thank [her for] what she's done for our family and her husband, who's home right now and very lonely. He's a lonely man, but he's going to be okay, Viktor. They're great people, great parents to all of us, really," Trump said of Amalija and Victor Knavs.
Former US President Donald Trump (center right) stands with his wife Melania Trump (2L) their son Barron Trump (center left) and father-in-law Viktor Knavs, as the coffin carrying the remains of Amalija Knavs, the former first lady's mother, is carried into the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea for her funeral, in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 18, 2024.
Trump said Amalija and Viktor were also great-grandparents to Barron. He even credited his youngest son's height to his late mother-in-law's cooking.
