‘It Becomes A Choker’: Internet Roasts Trump As He Struggles To Clasp Medal Of Honor, Ties It Into A Knot

Last Updated:June 19, 2026, 13:49 IST

A White House military ceremony took an unexpected detour into viral territory after President Trump abandoned a stubborn clasp for a handmade knot.

A prestigious event at the White House has now become an internet sensation, thanks to US President Donald Trump, who found himself at the absolute center of a viral video during a formal Medal of Honor ceremony. The event, meant to celebrate the battlefield bravery of retired Army Major Nicholas Dockery, went viral when Trump appeared to struggle significantly while attempting to secure the nation’s highest military decoration.

In the video, users can see how Trump looped the blue ribbon around the Special Forces veteran. After fumbling around with the tiny, intricate metal closure for several noticeable seconds under the bright press lights, the President completely abandoned the instruction manual. “I’m gonna do it a little differently, I’m gonna do it even nicer," Trump announced to the crowded room.

Instead of dealing with the clasp, he physically tied the two ends of the ribbon into a tight, manual knot. “Now that’s not coming off now," Trump joked, smoothing down the makeshift knot before turning Dockery around for the official press pool photos.

The Internet Comments On The “Choker" Hack

It took only minutes for the clip to hit social media platforms like X, sparking memes and intense criticism. Users pointed out the video to be a sign of deeper issues, with one prominent user writing, “Trump spectacularly failed his latest cognitive test." Others compared the blunder directly to political rivals, noting, “If Biden did this it would’ve been on a 24 hour loop on Fox" while another added, “Even Biden was more cognitively present!"

The actual mechanics of the improvised knot also drew a wave of sarcastic commentary. One viewer pointed out, “Wow. He gives up after not being able to fasten the clasp, so he ties it in a knot around his neck, and it becomes a choker." Others expressed mock concern for the decorated Major’s physical safety under the sudden pressure, writing, “Can dude breathe? Does he have any circulation in his body?" and “He’s about to choke the poor guy."

Another critic simply labeled it, “What a total embarrassment! Trump is the laughingstock of the world." However, the internet’s signature brand of dry humour won the engagement war, with one viral tweet joking, “Bro looked at the Medal of Honor and said ‘You know what? Shoelaces built this country.’"

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Mallika BhagatDeputy News Editor

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