Donald Trump’s recent chat with Elon Musk had the internet buzzing, but not just for the content of his words. A noticeable lisp and slurred speech during the nearly two-hour conversation in Musk interview on his platform, X, led to widespread mockery and speculation about the former president’s health. Social media users were quick to comment, with many humorously wondering if Trump had just come from the dentist.
The audio-only chat, which Musk promised would be “highly entertaining,” took an unexpected turn as listeners focused less on Trump’s political jabs and more on his unusual speech. “Did Trump pause campaign rallies because of this massive lisp he has on this Twitter interview with Elon?” one user asked, while another speculated, “I think I now know why this was just an audio interview.”
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A 20-second video clip of Trump speaking during the Musk interview has gone viral, with many claiming it highlights the same speech issues that were apparent during the live discussion. Concerns about Trump’s health quickly followed, with some users questioning whether he is fit to continue his run for the White House, especially given his age.
However, Trump’s campaign was quick to dismiss any concerns. When asked by the Daily Beast about the lisp, a campaign spokesperson responded bluntly, “Must be your ears.” Despite the campaign’s efforts to downplay the situation, the speculation continued, with some attributing the lisp to potential dental work or the removal of dentures.
While Trump spent much of the conversation airing his usual grievances and attacking his political rivals, the online chatter remained fixated on his speech, turning what was intended to be a serious discussion into a topic of lighthearted debate across social media.