White House Denies Claims Trump Slept During Pentagon Ceremony
· World · The Independent, NDTV
President Donald Trump faced online criticism after viewers of a livestream accused him of falling asleep during the 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Social media users shared clips and comments claiming the 80-year-old president appeared exhausted and had his eyes closed during Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s speech. The White House rejected these claims, stating that the president was solemnly listening and remembering the victims. This incident follows previous public scrutiny regarding the president's health and viral videos showing him closing his eyes during official events. The ceremony marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Why it matters
Public perception of the president's health and stamina remains a point of intense political debate and social media scrutiny during his second term.
Read the original report — The Independent
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