Former President Donald Trump’s appearance at the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting in Dallas, Texas, made headlines as he appeared to freeze for more than 30 seconds during his speech. The delay in his speech, which kept the crowd waiting for over two hours, raised eyebrows and sparked speculation about his mental competence.
During his speech, Mr. Trump praised the state of Texas and its proud history of independence, but suddenly fell silent at the lectern. Supporters of President Joe Biden were quick to criticize the former president, pointing to the moment as evidence of his alleged mental decline.
Social media erupted with comments and videos of the incident, with some suggesting that Mr. Trump was unfit for office. However, his supporters defended him, claiming that he was simply pausing for effect or due to technical difficulties with the teleprompter.
This freezing episode was not the only moment that raised concerns about Mr. Trump’s physical and mental state. At another event, he was seen swatting at a fly and nearly toppling over a lectern. The Biden campaign seized on these incidents to paint the former president as feeble and unfit for office.
Despite the backlash and criticism, Mr. Trump continued his speech, addressing issues such as inflation, bank collapses, and interest rates. The incident at the NRA meeting added fuel to the ongoing debate about his fitness for public office and raised questions about his ability to lead effectively.