Controversial Videos of Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner Spark Online Debate
Videos showing Donald Trump, the President of the United States, sitting still with his eyes closed for moments during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner quickly spread on social media and sparked widespread discussions.
The event took place Friday evening in Washington, D.C., where Trump delivered a speech lasting over an hour. During his remarks, he harshly criticized journalists, as well as some politicians and well-known figures with whom he had prior disagreements.
However, more attention from users was drawn to scenes showing the U.S. president closing his eyes several times for relatively long periods; these clips were interpreted by some users as “napping.”
Several users, referencing Trump’s previous jabs at Joe Biden, dubbed him “Sleepy Don.” Others described these moments as inappropriate for the presidency of the United States and called for younger and more alert leadership.
The White House Correspondents’ Association holds this event annually with the president and senior U.S. officials in attendance. The occasion is usually marked by speeches featuring criticism and humor.
