Fact Check: Do Photos Show Bruising on Trump’s Hand at Davos in January 2026?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: Photos show bruising on President Donald Trump’s left hand during the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Rating: TRUE

Explanation: Snopes confirmed that the photos circulating online authentically show bruising on Donald Trump’s left hand while he attended the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2026. The images were not altered or manipulated, and no evidence suggests they were taken out of context.

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Date: 01/26/2026

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Last Updated on January 26, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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