Trump Slammed for ‘Wincing’ During Flypast Video with China's Xi: ‘Embarrassment on World Stage’
Videos and photos showed Trump clenching his teeth during the flyover, and commentators mocked the moment while some questioned his health.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump winced during a military flyover at Joint Base Andrews while welcoming Chinese leader Jinping, as two B-1 bombers soared overhead.
- The White House had announced in the days leading up that Trump would greet Jinping with significant pageantry, including a red carpet cleaned by U.S. military members.
- Journalist Barry Malone called the viral clip a "god-tier meme," while Democratic strategist Melanie Arrigo lamented, "0 Days Since Being a Global Embarrassment." MeidasTouch shared the footage widely.
- Author Don Winslow joked Trump received "5 deferments from Vietnam," while expert Jim Stewartson speculated the sound caused pain, though Trump has no publicly disclosed dementia diagnosis.
- Public response to the video mostly expressed mockery and embarrassment, though some observers analyzed what Trump's reaction revealed about his health. The incident highlighted social media scrutiny of high-profile ceremonies.
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The Independent (US)Watch Donald Trump’s surprising reaction during Xi’s welcome military jet flyover
Donald Trump winced as a military jet soared loudly overhead during the ceremonial welcome for Chinese president Xi Jinping in Maryland. A 100-foot (30 meter) long red carpet was unfurled at the bottom of the aircraft stairs on Wednesday, 23 September for Xi’s arrival. Trump and Xi, along with their spouses, stood beside each other as the national anthem was played and cannons fired in a salute. A military jet then swept loudly overhead, causing…
The reception for China's President Xi Jinping in Washington is hugely staged, but for the viral moment a grimace of US President Donald Trump becomes.
US President Donald Trump winced and grimaced in pain as military aircraft flew over the runway during a ceremonial welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping at Andrews Air Force Base on Wednesday evening.
Alarm as Trump 'winces in pain' during military flyover: 'Global embarrassment'
President Donald Trump made an odd facial expression during a military flyover that took place while he welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping.On Wednesday, Trump met Xi at Joint Base Andrews, where members of the U.S. military cleaned a red carpet that had been laid out for Xi. The White House had announced in the days leading up to the visit that Trump would greet Xi with pageantry. The ceremony included two B-1 bombers soaring overhead.However, o…
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