Trending Now - White House Clarifies Cause of Redness Seen on Trump's Neck
WHO:
President Donald Trump
Dr. Sean Barbabella, Trump's personal physician
Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary
WHAT:
President Trump has a visible rash on the right side of his neck.
The rash is a result of a cream used as a "preventative skin treatment."
Dr. Barbabella stated that the redness is expected to last for a few weeks.
Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition affecting blood flow in the legs.
Bruising on the back of Trump's hands is attributed to minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin.
WHERE:
The rash was visible during a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Washington, D.C.
Trump underwent evaluations at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
WHEN:
The rash was noted on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency in 2025.
Trump had two exams at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in 2025.
Dr. Barbabella stated in December 2025 that Trump remains in "excellent overall health."
WHY:
The cream is used as a preventative measure for skin treatment.
The bruising is a known side effect of aspirin therapy and frequent handshaking.
HOW:
The treatment involves the application of a common cream prescribed by Dr. Barbabella.
The condition of chronic venous insufficiency occurs when leg veins fail to send blood back to the heart properly.
During a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Monday, President Trump was seen with a visible rash on the right side of his neck, which Dr. Sean Barbabella explained is a result of a cream used for preventative skin treatment. Trump has also been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition affecting blood flow in the legs, and the bruising on the back of his hands is attributed to minor irritation from frequent handshaking and aspirin use. Dr. Barbabella noted that the redness from the rash is expected to last for a few weeks, and he previously stated in December that Trump remains in "excellent overall health."