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'Taser on Trump'? Bizarre Theory Emerges About Why President Closes His Eyes
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'Taser on Trump'? Bizarre Theory Emerges About Why President Closes His Eyes

From iDNES · () Czech

Translated from Czech, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A bizarre conspiracy theory emerged on social media regarding President Donald Trump's brief eye-closing during a recent appearance.
  • Users speculated that a woman behind him had a hidden button to 'wake him up' if he appeared to be falling asleep.
  • No evidence supports this theory, which gained traction online.

A peculiar conspiracy theory has taken hold on social media, centered around a brief moment when President Donald Trump closed his eyes during a recent public appearance. The speculation, fueled by online users, suggests a hidden mechanism was at play.

According to the theory, a woman standing behind Trump was concealing a button on her attire. This button, users claimed, was used to discreetly 'wake up' the president should he appear to be dozing off during his remarks. The alleged action was interpreted as a way to maintain his alertness.

However, the claims lack any substantiation or evidence. The brief closing of Trump's eyes is a common human occurrence, and the theory relies entirely on visual interpretation and online speculation. Despite the absence of proof, the narrative spread rapidly across various social media platforms.

This incident highlights the tendency for unusual or unverified narratives to gain traction online, particularly when involving public figures. The 'Taser on Trump' theory, as some users have dubbed it, is another example of how easily misinformation can circulate in the digital age.

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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.