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Social Media Thinks Donald Trump’s ‘Cringe’ And ‘Awkward’ Dance Moves In Malaysia Are A Sign Of ‘Dementia’: ‘He’s Mentally Incapacitated’

October 28, 2025 by Julia DeKorte

 
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Donald Trump recently traveled to Malaysia ahead of the ASEAN summit, a biannual meeting held for the development of Southeast Asian countries, yet the most memorable thing he did while there was break out in dance. For his arrival, citizens preformed a customary dance, and Trump wasted no time exiting the plane and joining them with some moves of his own. However, his movements did spark a lot of concern over his health—keep reading for more information.

Donald Trump Busts A Move In Malaysia

On October 26, upon arriving to Malaysia, the 79-year-old made his way off his plane to the tarmac, where he was greeted by Malaysian officials and a crowd waving flags and performing a dance ahead of the summit.

As Trump approached the crowd, he began fist-pumping and bicycling his arms in what looks like a slow-motion attempt at catching the beat. Video clips of the moment were posted online and have blown up on social media, with many users pointing out that this isn’t just embarrassing—it could be a sign of poor health.

Social Media Reactions

Across social media platforms, users shared their both their secondhand embarrassment and concern over Trump's health. "That's exactly how my old neighbor with dementia used to carry on when I would go to the nursing home to see him. He would get up and just dance in slow motion!" one person wrote on X.

"He never fails to disappoint when it comes to being a colossal embarrassment on the international stage," wrote another.

"He's mentally incapacitated," a third user posted.

"America is a joke," another added. "He's so embarrassing."

"It took him so much effort just to lift his arms," another person pointed out.

"Something is definitely wrong with him," a final user posted.

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