US President Donald Trump's attempt at humor during a speech in North Dakota fell flat, leaving the audience in an uncomfortable silence. The incident occurred during a Congressional Medal of Honour ceremony at the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, ahead of the 4th of July celebrations.
The President made a bizarre remark about his two adult sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, who were seated in the audience. He joked that he might give one of them a Congressional Medal of Honour for their hunting skills and keep the other one for himself.
The audience laughed awkwardly as Trump continued with his joke, suggesting that he would choose one of the medals for himself, citing his efforts to take on Russia. The President's sons listened on patiently, their reactions not visible.
Trump later defended his joke, stating that it's "dangerous" to be sarcastic in politics due to the presence of "fake news." He added that he had learned to be cautious with his humor in the political sphere.
The President has been involved in a conflict with Iran in recent months, which has seen a recent development with a memorandum of understanding signed in Switzerland. This move aims to bring an end to the hostilities between the two nations.
In other news, Trump's 80th birthday celebration took an unusual turn with a UFC fight hosted at the White House, sparking concerns among Americans about the capital's transformation. The construction of a new golden ballroom and a large arch on the White House front lawn, nicknamed the 'Arc de Trump,' are also underway.
