Donald Trump 'falls asleep' at his own military parade for 79th birthday
A photo making the rounds on X (formerly known as Twitter) shows Trump sitting upright with his eyes closed, apparently snoozing while the military parade is in full swing
President Donald Trump was spotted apparently catching forty winks during a military parade this weekend.
This past Saturday was a momentous occasion for the Commander-in-Chief, as he celebrated his 79th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. The extended ceremony, designed to pay tribute to the military and its service members, seemed to have been a bit too lengthy for Trump, who looked to have grabbed a quick kip during the celebrations.
A snap circulating on X (previously known as Twitter) captures Trump seated with his eyes shut, seemingly dozing while the military procession continued. Critics didn't hesitate to flock to X to poke fun at Trump nodding off during an event that also marked his own birthday bash.
"Trump seen falling asleep at his own birthday military parade," one user posted on the social media site. "All the resources, tax money, and logistics to put on this ridiculous display, and he still isn't happy? #MAGA will claim that he just had to take a wicked s--t or something.", reports the Mirror US.
Another user ridiculed, "the most boring event of the year! #ParadeFail," while someone else jested, "it was past his bedtime." One user ribbed: "Trump at this military parade in DC like why the f- -k did I plan this event? Wake yo a- -up."
And another added their voice, "This mutha sucka couldn't even stay awake at his empty birthday parade. Chile, bye! #DemUnited #NoKingsParade #TrumpisaNationalDisgrace."
One observer remarked: "Falling asleep again, on his Birthday. No this is not at Pope inauguration. The military parade that he desperately wanted, and Americans paid millions for... So disrespectful of the US Military. Disgrace."
The headlines weren't just about Trump's power nap; across the country, thousands of protests sprung up against Trump's authoritarian tendencies - under the banner "No Kings" which also put a literal damper on the proceedings.
To add to the drama, protesters gathered to make their dissent heard against the festivities. Overshadowing the parade however, was a towering, eight-foot-tall effigy of Trump sat on a toilet. This striking symbol was the handiwork of a No Kings Day protester by the name of Eunist.
Trump's speech was brief, scripted and largely apolitical. But as always with Trump, there were dogwhistles. He said of the US Army: "They fight, fight, fight..." - the same intonation he shouted to the crowd after the attempt on his life in Butler, Pennsylvania And when he came onstage for the speech, the band struck up the patriotic song 'My Country 'tis of Thee' - which shares a tune with God Save the King.
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