Moment Donald Trump ‘freezes’ live on Fox News as fans say ‘we need a doctor’

During a recent press conference, President Donald Trump appeared to lose his train of thought while criticizing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The moment aired live on Fox News and quickly went viral after Trump stumbled over his words and repeatedly referred to Powell as the “Fed hair” instead of “Fed chair,” even calling him a “dead head” before labeling him “a stiff.”

Trump was commenting on the latest interest rate cut the third of 2025 when he briefly froze mid-sentence, drawing widespread concern online. Viewers on social media questioned his clarity and health, with one user posting, “If only we had a real physician to give us a real health report!” Another pointed out the irony of Trump insulting Powell, a Republican he personally appointed.

Others highlighted Trump’s long-standing claims about his own cognitive abilities, with one commenter remarking, “Says the guy who supposedly aced the cognitive tests!”

The discussion intensified after Trump recently suggested on Truth Social that he has undergone multiple cognitive exams, insisting he remains mentally sharp despite growing public scrutiny. He claimed that certain media outlets are “pretending” he is declining, adding that he will personally “know when [he is] slowing up.”

The clip has since fueled new debates about Trump’s public appearances and whether his verbal slips are becoming more frequent, especially as he continues to insist he is in excellent physical and cognitive health.