Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts – Former President Barack Obama sparked a round of conspiracy theories after being photographed wearing bandages on his hand while golfing on Martha’s Vineyard. The images led to claims suggesting a connection between Obama’s hand injury and the recent death of his personal chef, Tafari Campbell, who drowned near the former president’s summer home.
However, these claims were proven false by an Obama spokesperson, who stated that the bandages were actually golfer’s tape, commonly used to prevent blisters and split calluses. Golfing experts confirmed that the former president was wearing the tape properly and that it is a standard practice for golfers, particularly during summer getaways to Martha’s Vineyard.
The controversy arose after images of Obama playing golf at the Vineyard Golf Club were shared on social media, with some users speculating about the suspicious nature of the bandages on his hand. However, a closer look at Obama’s golfing history revealed that he has been photographed numerous times wearing similar finger coverings while out on the fairway.
Eric Schultz, an Obama spokesperson, confirmed that the bandages were actually golfer’s tape and that using them has been “standard practice for him for many years.” Golfing experts explained that the placement of Obama’s wraps and the use of tape helps golfers prevent painful blisters or split calluses.
The controversy came in the wake of Tafari Campbell’s tragic drowning on July 23, near Obama’s waterfront estate. Massachusetts authorities have stated that the death was not suspicious. The misinformation surrounding Obama’s bandaged hand serves as another example of the need to address and fact-check widely shared content circulating online.