The White House attempted to explain away a huge bruise on President Donald Trump's hand that aides tried to cover up with thick makeup.
According to The Daily Beast, "Trump, 79, was spotted with a healthy dose of flesh-colored concealer on his right hand as he was photographed boarding Marine One at the White House on his way to Pittsburgh. Trump was speaking to reporters ahead of the trip on the issue of Russian President Vladimir Putin when a camera spotted the hand and zoomed in."
When asked about the obvious bruise on Tuesday, press secretary Karoline Leavitt answered, “President Trump is a man of the people and he meets more Americans and shakes their hands on a daily basis than any other President in history. His commitment is unwavering and he proves that every single day.”
Trump has also used the handshake excuse for similar bruises in the past, telling Time last December, “It’s from shaking hands with thousands of people."
The Daily Beast noted that the discoloration was noticed in February during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, and again in April when Trump held a football at a trophy ceremony.