Makeup Artist Criticizes Trump’s Botched Bruise Cover-Up

President Donald Trump has been seen with noticeable dark purple bruises on his right hand, which his doctor attributed to frequent handshaking and aspirin use. Attempts to conceal these bruises with makeup have been widely criticized by professional makeup artist Brandi Boulet, who worked on the 2024 film "The Apprentice" and is familiar with Trump's skin texture and tones. Boulet described the cover-up efforts as amateurish, noting that effective concealment requires using the color wheel to cancel out discoloration rather than simply applying one shade of foundation. The bruises and attempted cover-ups have been visible in multiple public appearances, including announcements from the Oval Office and meetings with foreign dignitaries. Additionally, Trump has often covered his right hand with his left during speeches, drawing further attention to the injury. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt attributed the bruising to Trump's extensive handshaking with world leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky.