Trump winces during military flyover at Xi arrival ceremony
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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Donald Trump Mocked by Critics for Flinching During Flyover as Chinese President Xi Jinping Maintains His 'Stone-Cold' Composure: Watch
Donald Trump visibly winced and grimaced from the roar of two low-flying bombers during a ceremony honoring China's president.
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