Donald Trump appeared to close his eyes for more than 11 seconds during his own record-breaking Independence Day fireworks display, footage shows, prompting a wave of online speculation about the 80-year-old president's health.
The clip, filmed as a performer sang 'Don't Stop Believin' during the 40-minute show on the National Mall on 4 July 2026, quickly circulated on social media. Multiple photographs from the same event also show Trump with his eyes shut as fireworks explode in the reflection of the glass in front of him. The White House has not issued any comment addressing the footage or the speculation it generated.
