During a press conference on December 11, Karoline Leavitt was once again hounded about President Donald Trump's failing health . As can be seen in a video posted to X , formerly Twitter, a reporter asks the White House press secretary both about the president's repeated cognitive tests — the ones Trump screamed about acing — and his constantly bruised right hand. For her part, Leavitt repeated a talking point she's shilled before. However, it has become one that hasn't fully convinced the general public that everything's okay.

Q: Can you explain what's going on with the bandages on Trump's hand?

LEAVITT: We've given you an explanation. The president is literally constantly shaking hands. pic.twitter.com/np2SYrUgsD

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 11, 2025

Leavitt's answer fel

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