12.05.2026 11:12
US President Donald Trump briefly panicked when he mistook a bird in the sky for a drone during a speech. Trump said, "I thought it was a drone. They make them in all sizes these days. They can be very destructive." As the footage trended on social media, the incident reignited discussions about the "mystery drones" Trump has frequently mentioned recently.
US President Donald Trump mistaking a bird in the sky for a drone during a speech became a trending topic on social media. In the footage, Trump is seen suddenly stopping his speech, looking up at the sky, and experiencing a brief moment of panic.
"THEY CAN BE VERY DESTRUCTIVE"
In a later statement, Trump said, "I thought it was a drone. They make them in all sizes these days. They can be very destructive." The footage was viewed millions of times on social media in a short period.
DRON FIXATION BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Trump is known for frequently addressing the "mystery drone" debates that have recently been a hot topic in the US. Having previously made statements about unidentified aerial vehicles spotted in New Jersey and its surroundings, Trump claimed that the government knows more about the incident.
In past statements, Trump has argued that mysterious drone sightings could pose a "national security threat" and suggested that in some cases, these vehicles should be shot down.
BECAME THE SUBJECT OF RIDICULE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Following the incident, social media users made numerous posts mocking Trump for mistaking a bird for a drone. Some users referenced the satirical movement "Birds Aren't Real," which has been spreading online in recent years.