Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRobert F Kennedy Jr appeared at a White House event with dark bruising visible on his left hand, similar to marks previously observed on Donald Trump. A Getty photographer captured the discoloration on Kennedy's hand during an event promoting the administration’s new prescription drug website. Donald Trump's hand marks, which have drawn attention since at least summer 2024, have been attributed by his press secretary and personal physician to frequent handshaking and aspirin use. Kennedy has a history of being transparent about his medical conditions, including a past brain worm, mercury poisoning and spasmodic dysphonia. Despite public scrutiny and satirical commentary, Trump's medical team insists he is in “excellent health,” with his next check-up scheduled for May 26. In fullRFK Jr debuts his own hand bruise after Trump has been sporting one for monthsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in