Fact Check: Donald Trump Was Not Caught Napping! Viral Video Shows Him Praying

Former US President Donald Trump arrived with a bandaged ear at the Republican National Convention, a four-day event that began on July 15 in Milwaukee — making his first public appearance since surviving an assassination attempt. He received a rapturous reception from the crowd, which chanted “Fight” during his dramatic entrance.

Now a video go viral on social media shows Trump sitting with his eyes closed. Those who share the clip claimed he fell asleep during the event.

One person shared the clip, the writing“Trump caught falling asleep at RNC. People always make fun of our great President Biden about his aging tactics, but now Trump is doing the same thing.” His archives can be seen here.

India Today Fact Check has found that this video shows Trump praying with other convention attendees.

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Reverse searching of the key frames of the viral video led us to a Instagram post containing a carousel of photos from the Republican National Convention. The first image shows Trump sitting with his eyes closed and his ear bandaged, while the rest of the photos show other people at the event with their eyes closed as well. The post’s caption noted that these photos showed attendees praying on the first night of the Republican National Convention.

Taking this clue, we found the live stream of the first day of the Republican National Convention on the YouTube channel of CBN News. Three hours into the segment, Trump entered the event. amidst loud cheers. After that, some speakers, including model Amber Rose, spoke about the challenges they faced under Joe Biden’s administration. Then, Pastor James Roemke was invited on stage for the benediction.

The viral clip can be seen at the 3 hour and 48 minute mark. brand As Trump sat with his eyes closed, the pastor began a prayer for justice, unity, and protection from violence for Trump. In addition to Trump, the video showed several other participants with their eyes closed throughout the prayer. Afterward, Republican Party leader Harmeet Kaur Dhillon offered “Ardas,” during which people closed their eyes again.

According to reports, Trump officially secured the Republican nomination for president on the first day of the Republican National Convention, with Senator JD Vance of Ohio becoming his nominee. choice of vice president.

So it’s clear that the viral video does not show Trump sleeping.