Trump, 80, Can’t Stay Awake to Honor 9/11 Victims
Jonathan Ernst / REUTERS President Donald Trump struggled to keep his eyes open as the names of victims of the September 11 attacks were read during a poignant memorial service.
The 80-year-old president’s eyes closed for extended periods, and his head rocked back and forth as he sat on stage at the Pentagon, where he and first lady Melania Trump attended a service on the 25th anniversary of the terror attack.
Clips of the president dozing quickly went viral online.
“A Sleepy Donald Trump has decided to take a nap at the Pentagon Ceremony,” read one viral post.
Utterly embarrassing..
Guy can’t even keep his eyes open at the 9/11 ceremony.. #trump #sleep #fyp #viral pic.twitter.com/6iCcmuq3mU — 🇺🇦BostonBrian🇺🇸🦅 (@BostonBrian23) September 11, 2026 Another read, “Utterly embarrassing..
Guy can’t even keep his eyes open at the 9/11 ceremony.” The president’s eyelids appeared to grow heavy as the names of victims were read one by one, followed by the ringing of a bell.
He also appeared sleepy as a choir performed.
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