Trump mocked over 'sleepy' look at 9/11 Pentagon memorial
Trump mocked over 'sleepy' look at 9/11 Pentagon memorial

Donald Trump has been mocked on social media after he appeared to struggle to keep his eyes open during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the Pentagon.

The US President sat beside First Lady Melania Trump at the ceremony in Arlington, Virginia, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 al-Qaida attacks.

Ceremony details

A uniformed member of the US Army read the names of those killed in the attacks while a bell tolled.

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But viewers watching a livestream of the event said Trump appeared "tired", with some even accusing him of falling asleep.

Background

It is the second year in a row for Trump to mark the day at the Pentagon. The President, who is originally from New York, last attended the ground zero ceremony there in 2024.

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