US President Donald Trump appeared with a visible mark, sparking concern from viewers.

16:26, Mon, Mar 16, 2026 Updated: 16:33, Mon, Mar 16, 2026

Trump has a fresh bruise on his face, which is causing concern about his health

Trump has a fresh bruise on his face, which is causing concern about his health (Image: Getty Images)

Concerns surrounding President Trump's health have resurfaced following the emergence of a fresh bruise on his eyebrow.

A circular, reddish mark appeared at the top of the president's left eyebrow on Wednesday, reigniting earlier worries about his wellbeing. The White House has yet to comment on any potential fall or incident that could have resulted in such a blemish.

Social media users were quick to mock the leader's appearance in the photograph, with independent journalist Aaron Rupar declaring, "Trump's face today looks downright radioactive.

"What's going on in Trump's left (our right) eyebrow? Is that a new bruise?" one user noted.

"Dear Leader is healthier and stronger than 1000 men!" another user sarcastically wrote on X.

It's being suggested the president may have fallen and hit his head

The President's health has been scrutinised (Image: Getty Images)

Trump's bruise was visible on Wednesday as he spoke to reporters before departing the White House with press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

The 79 year old president has been repeatedly spotted with bruises since his return to the White House last year. However, this represents the first occasion the commander-in-chief has apparently exhibited a lesion on his face.

Usually, prominent, dark bruises are visible on the backs of both hands.

In February, Trump was photographed showing substantial bruising on his hands. Leavitt has previously blamed the marks on the president's constant handshaking, describing him as a "man of the people."

The White House has yet to acknowledge the mark, and it's not clear if they will

The White House has yet to acknowledge the mark (Image: AP)

"Bruising can be just simply a one-off thing when you have some trauma, you bump into something," Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a professor at George Washington University's School of Medicine and Health Sciences, told CNN. "Aspirin will make you more prone to bleeding.

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Nevertheless, despite Leavitt's assessment, The New York Times reported in November that Trump's total number of public appearances has fallen by 39% compared to his first term. This analysis also disclosed that the president's public schedule has substantially reduced during his second term, with most public engagements taking place between noon and 5 pm.