US President Donald Trump during a medal of honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, March 2, 2026. (Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump was spotted with a rash on his neck during a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House on Monday.
The president has been questioned about bruising on the backs of his hands in the past, which has been explained away as a side effect of taking aspirin regularly.
The skin rash on Trump’s neck extended from the bottom of his hairline and down his neck, disappearing underneath his collar.
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What we know:
The White House physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, told USA Today that was using "a very common cream" on his neck as a "preventative skin treatment."
"The President is using the treatment for one week, and the redness is expected to last for a few weeks."
What we don't know:
Barbabella did not elaborate on what type of cream the president was using and what sort of ailment it was preventing.
Trump’s bruised hands and leg swelling
The backstory:
The president and the White House have addressed several other health-related concerns that arose after Trump was seen with bruised hands and swollen ankles.
Dig deeper:
In July 2025, the White House revealed Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency or CVI.
Chronic venous insufficiency is a common condition in people over 50, especially those with a history of varicose veins or blood clots. It occurs when veins in the legs are damaged and struggle to return blood to the heart. That leads to pooling, pressure, and symptoms like swelling, skin changes, and even ulcers.
Trump’s CVI diagnosis came shortly after images of his bruised hands began to circulate online.
The White House explained that the bruising was a result of "minor tissue irritation from frequent handshaking" and his daily aspirin regimen.
Frequent bruising is a common side effect of taking aspirin regularly, according to the Mayo Clinic website.
Bruising often is also relatively common among older adults, as skin becomes thinner and blood vessels more fragile with age. Trump, who is 79, is among the oldest individuals to be elected to the presidency.
The Source: Information for this article was taken from reporting by USA Today, People magazine, Getty Images and the Mayo Clinic website. Previous reporting by LiveNOW from FOX, FOX News and The Associated Press also contributed to this report. This story was reported from San Jose.