Trump's Awkward Medal Ceremony Goes Viral:
"Can't believe that the man who aced 5 cognitive tests a week is out here struggling to clasp a medal."
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Trump Struggles to Fasten Medal at CeremonyA nearly one-minute video shows Trump fumbling with a Medal of Honor clasp during a White House event.
Key FactsJun 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: buzzfeed.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: buzzfeed.com
- Donald Trump recently awarded Medals of Honor at a White House ceremony.
- He encountered difficulty fastening the clasp of a Medal of Honor properly.
- A clip capturing about 60 seconds of Trump’s struggle has garnered close to 11 million views.
- The audience and the Army Major laughed as Trump awkwardly tied the medal and completed the presentation.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
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