Viewers couldn’t help but feel the gesture looked oddly familiar.
Video of Donald Trump Jr. at SpaceX Launch Sparks Speculation Over Curious Gesture
A video of Donald Trump Jr. rubbing his gums with his index finger has gone viral, leaving social media users speculating about what exactly he was doing. The clip was filmed during the SpaceX Starship rocket launch in Texas, where Trump Jr. joined his father, former President Donald Trump, alongside Elon Musk.
In the video, Trump Jr. can be seen reaching into his pocket, then rubbing his gums with his finger. The footage quickly gained traction, with a TikTok post amassing over 600,000 views and sparking a wave of commentary.
Social Media Reacts
The viral moment prompted a flurry of jokes and theories:
- “I have snow idea,” quipped the top comment on TikTok.
- “Who said there’s no snow in Texas?” joked another user.
- “That’s serious addiction stuff. And people aren’t talking about it enough…” wrote one user on X (formerly Twitter).
- “Just a little gummy,” added another.
The liberal activist account Meidas Touch shared the video, amplifying the speculation.
Alternative Explanations
While some jumped to conclusions about drug use—a recurring topic of online scrutiny for Trump Jr.—others offered more mundane explanations.
- “He popped a Zyn in,” one user suggested, referencing a popular nicotine pouch brand. “He probably had a loose one in his pocket to avoid showing the can on TV.”
- Another user dismissed the drug theory entirely: “Honey, no one in the history of ever carries loose cocaine in their pocket.”
Trump Jr.’s Past Comments
Donald Trump Jr. has previously addressed speculation about drug use. Last year, after the Secret Service investigated cocaine found at the Biden White House, Trump Jr. denied any personal connection to drug use, telling an audience at the Turning Point Action Conference that taking cocaine was “not (his) thing.”
Broader Context
While Trump Jr. has not held an official role in his father’s administration, he has been a key figure in Donald Trump’s political campaigns. Recently, he has been involved in brokering relationships with figures like Robert F. Kennedy and advocating for cryptocurrency adoption.
As the video continues to circulate, the incident serves as another example of the intense scrutiny faced by high-profile political figures and their families.
