Kathrine Frich
World leaders rarely go off script.
Millions of people analyze their every gesture, searching for the slightest sign of weakness or confusion.
When those carefully planned moments slip, the internet is always waiting to pounce.
Online scrutiny
According to RadarOnline, US President Donald Trump is facing a fresh wave of public mockery.
The criticism sparked after he attended a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery alongside Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
During the solemn event at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, viewers noticed a large bulge under his trousers. Users on the social media platform X quickly started pointing out the wardrobe oddity.
“What exactly is Trump carrying on his a?” one observer asked online. They then added, “It looks like he has a double diaper, I am right?”
Health speculation
Critics used the visual moment to fuel ongoing rumors about the aging politician. Some commenters suggested the president is hiding serious neurological issues.
One person argued that the clothing choice was not the actual problem. Instead, they claimed the issue is how the leader tries to present himself to the public.
“There is no shame in wearing adult diapers,” the user wrote on X. The critic added that Trump attempts to act like an “immortal genius bodybuilder, when the truth is blindingly obvious.”
Going off script
The 79-year-old also drew negative attention for a joke he made during his official cemetery address. While reflecting on the fallen troops, he decided to stray from his prepared remarks.
He listed off common names of buried soldiers like John and James. Then, he mentioned his own first name.
He paused briefly. “Donalds, not too many,” he added with a short laugh.
A perfect report
The White House firmly rejects the online chatter. Officials insist the commander in chief remains in excellent condition. On May 26, he completed a grueling medical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Following the checkup, he took to Truth Social to share his results. He boldly declared that “everything” had “checked out PERFECTLY.”
The president also dismissed recent claims that he regularly falls asleep during important cabinet meetings. He told interviewers that photographers simply catch him at the wrong moment. “Sometimes they’ll take a picture of me blinking,” he explained.
Sources: RadarOnline, X, Truth Social
