Donald Trump 'looks embarrassed' by woman's reaction at White House meeting
Donald Trump 'looks embarrassed' by woman's reaction at White House meeting
A woman's non-response to Donald Trump during an event at the White House has been described as 'painful' to watch by social media users
President Donald Trump was caught in an apparent awkward exchange in a viral video
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US President Donald Trump had an awkward encounter with a woman during an event at the White House. Trump was presenting the inaugural Medals of Sacrifice to the families of three Florida law enforcement officers who had died.
These were given to Corporal Luis Paez Jr. , Deputy Sheriff Ralph 'Butch' Waller Jr., and Deputy Sheriff Ignacio 'Dan' Diaz. During the ceremony in the Oval Office, Alexandria Diaz, the daughter of Deputy Diaz, received her father's medal from the President.
However, what caught the attention of many was Alexandria's reaction upon meeting Trump. Standing beside him with a stoic expression, she remained impassive as photographers snapped photos.
Observers on social media were quick to notice her seemingly unimpressed demeanour.
On X, user Jackie Singh shared a clip of the moment Trump handed Alexandria the medal, commenting: "Trump looks confused, shocked, and embarrassed about why this woman accepting a medal on her father's behalf refused to worship the ground he walks. Her dad was a law enforcement officer who died last year in the line of duty."
The Mirror US reports in the video, Trump can be seen glancing at Alexandria's face as she holds up the medal, before turning back to the photographers. The X post has accumulated 2.7 million views, garnered 15,000 likes, and generated over 360 comments.
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A user offered their views, saying: "She really doesn't seem all that impressed." For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here
Another user chimed in, remarking: "He (Trump) can't believe she won't even look at him."
A third individual expressed admiration stating: "She's not a phony. Good for her! Thank goodness he actually got to meet one human who didn't pretend to like him in front of cameras. I'm sorry for her loss."
A fourth commenter weighed in, noting: "Great to see him looking embarrassed in front of all. Feel so bad for this woman being put through this."
A fifth observer astutely pointed out: "The poor girl looks like she's in a hostage video. This must have been so painful for her."
Yet another user didn't mince words, bluntly stating: "He's so gross. He can't just leave her be. He keeps touching her, whispering to her, prodding her to speak. I feel for her. Everything has to be about him."
Notable attendees at the event included Congressmen Brian Mast and Byron Donalds of Florida, accompanied by Eric and Lara Trump.
The gathering was held to pay tribute to the three law enforcement officers tragically killed in November 2024. They lost their lives when a driver struck them while they were working on a broken-down motorcycle on the side of the road, as reported by Scripps News.
The publication reports, Trump reflected on the gravity of the incident, stating: "This was a terrible tragedy. It was, it shook the entire Palm Beach community like very, very few events I've ever seen."
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