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Trump Dances in Malaysia at Start of Asia Tour as Video Goes Viral

Online reactions ranged from praise to ridicule, with some fixating on perceived asymmetry in his movements.

Overview

  • He was filmed swaying and pumping his fists alongside Malaysian performers after landing in Kuala Lumpur, and the clip spread rapidly on X.
  • Several viewers highlighted less movement on his left side, prompting unverified health speculation, and no medical confirmation was reported.
  • Body-language specialist Judi James described the motion as resembling towel-drying the back of the neck and noted his hands appeared clenched.
  • The episode revived comparisons to earlier viral dancing moments, including a widely shared clip from an April 2024 Mar-a-Lago event.
  • The Malaysia stop opens a five-day swing through Japan and South Korea that includes ASEAN engagements and a planned meeting with China’s Xi Jinping.