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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rhian Lubin

Trump mercilessly mocked online for appearing to fall asleep during 9/11 memorial

Donald Trump Melania Trump Pete Hegseth
  • President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended the 25th anniversary 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.
  • Online viewers claimed Trump appeared to fall asleep and looked exhausted during the ceremony, particularly while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke.
  • White House spokesman Davis Ingle denied the claims, saying the president listened solemnly and honored the victims.
  • Trump and Hegseth both delivered speeches at the Pentagon event after the names of the 184 victims were read aloud.
  • The commentary comes amid ongoing scrutiny regarding the 80-year-old president's health and stamina during his second term.

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Internet mocks Trump and accuses him of falling asleep during 9/11 remembrance at the Pentagon

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