Trump health fears as 'confused' President salutes at wrong time and wanders aimlessly

US President Donald Trump sparked more speculation about his mental state as he wandered aimlessly and saluted at the wrong time during his visit to Japan. Sigurdur Nordal wrote on X: "Trump confused, saluting when he wasn't supposed to, and had to be shown the right way to walk by the PM of Japan." Posting the same video, Rylie Nhel Conol said: "Trump wandered off again - this time in Japan. The prime minister literally had to steer him like a confused guest. So much for 'sharp as ever.'"

"During an official welcome ceremony in Tokyo, US President Donald Trump briskly walked ahead of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, leaving his host momentarily trailing during the honor guard review," @PhoenixTVHK posted. "Japan's PM repeatedly guided Trump along the route... but brief confusion still ensued." @mrjeffu posted a video showing the current occupant of the White House walking past Japanese troops with Ms Takaichi.

They said: "It looks like President Trump didn't realize he was supposed to stop in front of the US and Japanese flags.

"Prime Minister Takaichi seemed confused that Trump kept walking, and then followed proper protocol and bowed in front of the flags."

"YUP, TRUMP IS ONLY IN STEP WITH TRUMP," Rahul Shivshankar posted.

He added: "Trump hasn't clearly grasped the instructions.

"Japanese PM Takaichi doesn't know what to do. She's totally perplexed.

"Many other world leaders are too. This video is an apt metaphor for Trump's unilateralism!"

Trump took Ms Takaichi to speak to US troops aboard an aircraft carrier today.

The President, who is trying to agree £413billion of Japanese investment as part of a trade deal.

He paid the Japanese premier a compliment when they met, telling her: "That's a very strong handshake."

In return Ms Takaichi, who took office on October 21, said Japan would give Washington DC 250 cherry trees next year to honour America's 250th anniversary, as well as fireworks from the Akita Prefecture for July 4 celebrations.

She used her early remarks during the presidential visit to mention former prime minister Shinzo Abe, her conservative mentor who forged a strong bond with Mr Trump during his first term through their shared interest of golf.