The White House chose not to comment after President-elect Joe Biden was first seen with a mysterious bruise on the top of his hand, sparking concerns about his health. The bruise was again visible on Friday evening when Biden arrived at the White House for a Medal of Honor ceremony, though no cuts were observed on his skin.
According to the Daily Mail, the publication asked a White House spokesperson about the bruise, but they declined to provide any explanation.
The mark became noticeable during a ceremony held by Biden, 82, in the White House’s State Dining Room on Thursday, where he celebrated the record number of federal judges appointed under his administration. Observers quickly pointed out the unusual marks on his left hand, with a coin-sized dark purple patch that appeared to be a bruise, partially covered with makeup.
Netizens react over spots on Biden’s hand
The bruise has sparked a variety of conspiracy theories on social media, including speculation that it could be related to recent intravenous therapy.
“Veins in the back of the hand are the easiest to find,” one person remarked on X.
“Biden was spotted with the same spot on his hand as Queen Elizabeth II had shortly before her death,” another stated.
“IV infusion?” a third user asked.
Meanwhile, some individuals attributed the marks to Biden’s age.
“Isn’t it common for old people to get dark spots on their hands?” one person asked.
“That’s just old people hands dude,” one more noted, while another said, “He’s OLD. Those are AGE spots. Everyone his age has them.”
Mark on Biden’s lip
Biden’s health has garnered renewed attention after The Wall Street Journal published an article on December 19 detailing how his staff managed a “diminished” president during his time in office.
According to the article, Biden’s aides had to repeat simple instructions to him, such as where he should exit while on stage.
Concerns over the bruise on his hand arose just hours after he appeared to have a mark on his lip.
“Biden looked awful,” one X user wrote. “He looked like he may have fallen from his lower lip looking swollen and bruised.”
