Did Donald Trump have a stroke?

US President Donald Trump has become the subject of intense online speculation following his appearance at a memorial service marking the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

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Footage from the event, which quickly spread across social media platforms, showed Trump seated among attendees as cameras captured him with a noticeably tilted mouth and unusual facial expressions.

Some users claimed the appearance suggested a possible medical issue, with many pointing to signs of a stroke. Others defended Trump, insisting the speculation was exaggerated or politically motivated.

Donald Trump did not die today. However, he looks like he had a stroke pic.twitter.com/5YmQ4CUNwt

— Did Donald Trump Die Today? (@DidDTrumpDie) September 12, 2025

the internet is speculating donald trump had a stroke following his appearance today… pic.twitter.com/zKkkqOyVDa

— (@buffys) September 11, 2025

Charlie Kirk assassination x Donald Trump stroke… this was the craziest eleventh of September maybe ever https://t.co/tq7C4AXmNr

— Cait (@caitcamelia) September 12, 2025

People are saying that Donald Trump had a stroke after he was seen with one side of his face appearing to droop at 9/11 memorial pic.twitter.com/SQ2VoB1zAI

— JP (@RemyyPerez) September 12, 2025

The online debate grew rapidly, with hashtags linking Trump’s name to “stroke” and “9/11 memorial” trending for several hours.

A tilted or drooping mouth is a hallmark sign of a stroke, resulting from damage to the brain that disrupts the intricate communication network between the brain and the muscles of the face. This facial asymmetry is a direct consequence of the brain's inability to send proper signals to the facial muscles, leading to weakness or paralysis on one side.