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One reporter made much of the fact that President Donald Trump left one glove on as he visited a restaurant in Urbandale, Iowa, Tuesday. (Mark Schiefelbein / AP)

Fact Check: No, Trump Did Not Keep One Hand Gloved to Hide Dark Bruising on His Hand

By Randy DeSoto January 28, 2026 at 2:56pm

An MS Now reporter made much of President Donald Trump keeping a glove on one of his hands during a stop he made in an Iowa restaurant Tuesday.

“After a dark-colored bruise was spotted on Trump’s left hand last week, the President keeps his left glove on during a restaurant stop in Iowa,” MS Now’s White House correspondent Jake Traylor posted on social media.

The White House responded on X, “FAKE Traylor strikes again.”

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Randy DeSoto

Contributing Journalist

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."

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Randy DeSoto wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.

Birthplace

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nationality

American

Honors/Awards

Graduated dean's list from West Point

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law

Books Written

We Hold These Truths

Professional Memberships

Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars