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Social Media Thinks Donald Trump Is 'Showing Signs Of Dementia' After He's Filmed Waving To A Non-Existent Crowd Before Boarding Air Force One: 'Something's Definitely Wrong With Him'

October 23, 2026 by Julia DeKorte
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Many Americans are expressing concern about Donald Trump’s health after the president was filmed waving to what appeared to be a non-existent crowd before boarding Air Force One. At age 80, the footage made many social media users question if Trump was fit to be president. Keep reading for more information.

 

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Donald Trump Waves To Non-Existent Crowd

The video was filmed on October 19, as Trump left the White House headed for Air Force One One for a trip to Kansas. In the clip, the president stops while walking toward the helicopter and appears to wave and salute in the direction of an area where no crowd is visible. As the camera pulls back, the area appears largely empty. It remains unclear exactly who Trump was waving to.

The footage has renewed discussion about Trump’s health and behavior, with some viewers interpreting the moment as a possible sign of cognitive decline. The incident comes as Trump’s age and health continue to attract public attention, with the president turning 80 in June.

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Social Media Reactions

Across social media platforms, users were afraid to voice their concerns over the president's mental state. "He's definitely got dementia but hey I'm not a doctor," wrote one user on X.

"Bro if any Democrat did this Republicans would lose their minds," said another.

"Bro's senile," added the next.

"There's delusional written all over that," reads another comment.

"Waving goodbye to his approval ratings," one person joked.

"His dementia is off the hook," wrote the next.

"Something's definitely wrong with him," posted another.

"Yeah he's definitely showing signs of dementia," a final user commented. "Why are we denying it?"

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Julia DeKorte is a New York-based writer. A graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course, Julia covers celebrity and brand news for SheFinds, reviews toys and games for People of Play, and loves cooking for her family, walking her dogs, and running outside, preferably in view of the ocean. Contact Julia at julia@shefinds.com.