Social Media Laughs It Up After Trump Misses Leader Standing Just Feet Away

A recent misstep by President Donald Trump during a meeting with European leaders at the White House has sparked speculation regarding his cognitive state. At 79, the oldest President inaugurated, Trump’s gaffe has incited a storm of reactions on social media platforms. While conversing with Finland's President Alexander Stubb, a close golfing companion, Trump appeared confused, inquiring about Stubb’s whereabouts despite facing him directly. “President Stubb of Finland … and he’s somebody that we’re all, huh, huh where, where?” Trump remarked, seemingly perplexed. “I’m right here,” Stubb responded, standing just a few feet away. Critics expressed their astonishment on Threads, with statements like “Total embarrassment” and “This man is completely oblivious.” The meeting involved discussions on the ongoing war in Ukraine with other leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This isn’t the first instance of Trump’s apparent forgetfulness, leading many analysts to ponder the implications of his age on his performance.