Former President Donald Trump is once again under scrutiny, facing accusations regarding his mental acuity after he was seen appearing to doze off during a memorial service for right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, as reported by RadarOnline.com.
At the age of 79, Trump attended the service accompanied by Vice President J.D. Vance, where nearly 100,000 mourners gathered at Arizona’s State Farm Arena to pay tribute to Kirk, who was tragically shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10.
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Did Trump Doze Off at Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Service?
The former president was one of the key speakers at the memorial service, where he delivered remarks alongside Vance, Tucker Carlson, and Kirk’s widow, Erika. From behind a bullet-proof shield, Trump lauded Kirk, stating, “(Charlie’s) larger than life now. And he’s eternal.”
He also announced plans to honor Kirk posthumously with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
While many praised Trump’s attendance, others criticized him for appearing to doze off during the service, labeling it “embarrassing.”
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Criticism of Trump’s ‘Dozing Off’ at Memorial
Images of the elderly Trump with his eyes closed and head bowed emerged on social media shortly after the event. One user on X wrote, “Is old man Trump asleep at Kirk’s memorial already? How embarrassing.”
Another user quipped, “It genuinely amuses me that anyone believed Donald J. Trump could care even a fraction about Charlie Kirk. He seemed fast asleep whenever the camera focused on him.”
A third commentator noted, “I reckon the real reason Trump attended the memorial service today was merely for a nap. Yes, he definitely snoozed. Gramps must be worn out. Is there a restful retirement in his future?”
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This incident isn’t isolated, as Trump has previously been spotted appearing to sleep in public settings. Notably, he was caught dozing during his hush money conspiracy trial and again at the U.S. Open finals.
Concerns regarding his cognitive health continue to arise due to his physical health and peculiar ranting style. Two clinical psychologists, John Gartner and Harry Segal, have publicly stated that Trump shows both physical and linguistic manifestations of “early dementia.”
Gartner commented, “At the U.S. Open, a thrilling event… you’re in the spotlight. How does Trump respond? By falling asleep, much like he did for the majority of his criminal trial.”
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As previously noted by RadarOnline.com, Trump faced backlash for being “rude” and “disrespectful” after arriving late to the memorial service, without First Lady Melania. Observers commented that the memorial service started at 2:00 PM, yet Trump seemed to arrive nearly an hour after it began, leading to public outcry regarding his tardiness.
When Trump was finally seen settling into his seat, many viewers remarked that he appeared “sleepy.”
