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Trump’s September 11 Memorial Episode Raises Stroke Concerns

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 3:24 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump showed a drooping face and struggled to stay awake at the Pentagon’s September 11 memorial Friday.
The drooping mirrored a similar episode on September 11, 2025, when his left facial side drooped.
Professor Bruce Davidson of Washington State University suggested the signs could indicate a left-brain stroke occurring in early 2025.
Davidson also noted the president’s excessive daytime sleepiness, a condition common among stroke patients.

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U.S. President Donald Trump showed a drooping face and struggled to stay awake at the Pentagon’s September 11 memorial Friday.
The drooping mirrored a similar episode on September 11, 2025, when his left facial side drooped.
Professor Bruce Davidson of Washington State University suggested the signs could indicate a left-brain stroke occurring in early 2025.
Davidson also noted the president’s excessive daytime sleepiness, a condition common among stroke patients.