Trump faces online mockery after White House broadcast sparks gas allegations
US President Donald Trump has become the subject of renewed online ridicule after viewers speculated that he had passed gas during a televised White House announcement, according to a report published by the British tabloid Daily Star.
The report, published on 8 October 2026, describes social media reactions to footage of Trump standing alongside Susan Dell. Some viewers interpreted Dell’s facial expression as a possible reaction to an unpleasant smell, prompting jokes and derogatory comments about the president.
The allegation centres on a clip reshared by lawyer and Trump critic George Conway, who commented that Dell appeared to be struggling to breathe. The footage circulated widely, fuelling speculation and jokes about the president’s bodily functions. However, the footage does not establish that Trump passed gas, and Dell’s facial expression alone cannot confirm the claim.
The episode unfolded during a White House announcement promoting the Trump Accounts initiative, a programme intended to provide investment accounts for eligible American children. Michael and Susan Dell appeared alongside Trump to discuss their support for the initiative, including a reported $6.25 billion commitment.
The incident illustrates how a brief moment during a televised political appearance can become a viral talking point, with online commentary overtaking the substance of the original announcement. While the Daily Star report documents the mockery directed at Trump, the central allegation remains unverified.
