10.03.2026 09:40
Images from a ceremony where U.S. President Donald Trump awarded a medal to a soldier went viral on social media. Following comments like "Is this an honor medal or a leash?", many users criticized the footage featuring Trump, sparking a debate in the U.S.
As images from a medal ceremony held in the USA spread rapidly on social media, the discussions that began after the ceremony took center stage in the country's agenda. The viral video features the moment when President Donald Trump awards a medal to a soldier, while the way the medal was placed around the soldier's neck caught the attention of social media users.
SPARKED A GREAT DEBATE
After the images of the ceremony spread, many users criticized the design of the medal and the way it was worn. Particularly, the wide blue ribbon of the medal was brought to the forefront by some users who commented that it "looks like a dog collar."
After the video quickly reached millions of views, discussions flared up on social media platforms in the USA. Many users shared the ceremony images to criticize the design of the medal, while some commentators claimed that the images were "embarrassing" from a management perspective.
EVERYONE IS ASKING THE SAME QUESTION
The discussions grew, especially with the spread of the photo showing the moment the medal was placed around the soldier's neck. Following the photo, many American users commented, "Is this an honor medal or a collar?"
On the other hand, some users argued that the criticisms were exaggerated, reminding that the medal in question is an official decoration given to soldiers in the USA and that the design has been used in the same way for a long time.
POLITICAL DEBATES HEATED UP
As the images of the ceremony continued to spread on social media, the topic also became part of political debates in the USA.