Donald Trump freezes during speech at NRA event: Supporters defend him as critics question his fitness for office

Former President Donald Trump made headlines during his speech at the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting in Dallas, Texas, when he appeared to freeze for more than 30 seconds. The moment, captured on video, quickly sparked debate and criticism from supporters of President Joe Biden.

The incident occurred as Trump was praising the state of Texas and its history of independence. Suddenly, he fell silent at the lectern, with music playing in the background. Some social media users were quick to criticize Trump, with one account calling him “senile” and unfit for office.

Supporters of Trump, however, defended him, suggesting that he was simply pausing for effect or because of technical difficulties with the teleprompter. Others pointed out that he may have been listening to the music that typically plays as he nears the end of his speeches.

This is not the first time Trump’s behavior on stage has been scrutinized. Just the day before, during a speech at a Minnesota event, he was criticized for leaning too heavily on the lectern and nearly falling down. Video footage shared by the Biden campaign showed Trump grabbing the lectern to steady himself, before launching into a rant about the stage setup.

The back-to-back incidents have reignited the debate over Trump’s fitness for office, with Biden supporters seizing on these moments to question his mental competence and physical health. Trump’s supporters, on the other hand, continue to stand by him, dismissing the criticism as politically motivated attacks.