Reactions were mixed online — some blamed age, others referenced the recent attack. White House physician Sean Barbabella previously wrote in July 2025 that the president had chronic venous insufficiency and that prior hand bruising was consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshakes and aspirin use, with no signs of DVT or arterial disease.
Despite the attention on his hand, the president welcomed the monarchs and said the visit would be safe and proceed as planned.