Jon Stewart’s show pokes fun at Trump over noticeable hand bruise

President Donald Trump’s final day in Davos, Switzerland, has sparked fresh chatter online after he was photographed with a noticeable bruise on his hand while attending an event for his “Board of Peace.” The image quickly circulated, drawing commentary not only from social media users but also from Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show, which offered its trademark sarcastic response.

On Thursday, the show shared a photo of the 79-year-old president’s bruised hand across its official social media platforms, captioned: “Breaking: Trump annexes Gangreneland.” The post immediately drew attention, adding fuel to ongoing speculation about the bruise’s cause.

Behind the scenes, officials have attempted to tamp down concerns. An unnamed White House official told The Daily Beast that Trump’s frequent use of aspirin can lead to visible bruising. The White House also issued its own explanation, saying the bruise occurred when the president accidentally bumped his hand on a table during the “Board of Peace” event.

Trump himself briefly addressed the mark, saying, “I put a little what do they call it? cream on it. But I clipped it,” referring to the moment he says caused the bruise.

The incident has also renewed discussion around the president’s regular aspirin use. Trump has previously said he likes taking aspirin because he wants “nice thin blood flowing through my heart.” While aspirin is commonly used for certain heart-related conditions, medical experts have long cautioned that frequent or high-dose use can carry risks, including stomach ulcers and brain bleeds.

Some doctors have publicly questioned the logic behind Trump’s continued use of the medication, especially given how closely he monitors his public image. Dr. Jonathan Reiner shared his concerns earlier this month during an appearance on CNN, noting the apparent contradiction.

“What doesn’t make sense to me is why somebody who is obviously self conscious of of of the discoloration on his hand would take a dose of aspirin which would be more likely to cause bruising,” Reiner said.

He went on to explain that dosage matters when it comes to side effects. “And we know with clarity that a higher dose of aspirin causes more bleeding, which is why we don’t use that dose of aspirin,” he added. “So why, in the face of something that obviously bothers him, would he insist on taking a higher dose of aspirin? So it just makes no sense to me.”

While the bruise itself appears minor, the episode has once again demonstrated how even small details about a sitting president’s health can become the subject of widespread scrutiny. Between official explanations, medical commentary, and late-night satire, the brief appearance of a bruise in Davos has now taken on a life of its own in the public conversation.

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