President Donald Trump told athletes they were “ripping” his hand up during a White House ceremony—a remark that comes as rumors swirl about mysterious bruising on his hands.

Trump, 79, made the comment after shaking the hands of Louisiana State University baseball player Steven Milam, a 21-year-old shortstop, and Josh Pearson, an ex-LSU outfielder who is 23.

“They’re very strong hands, I’m noticing,” Trump said of Pearson and Milam. “You know, they’re ripping me, they’re ripping my hand up.”

Trump’s hand bruising has appeared on and off throughout his second term, most commonly impacting his right hand. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has explained the bruising as the result of “frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin,” which she said Trump takes as “part of a standar

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