Online commentators are buzzing over Donald Trump’s unusual walk during his summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska last week.

The two leaders met on August 15 to discuss a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump, confident as ever, promised an offer “too good” to refuse. Yet the talks ended without a deal, despite his insistence that “progress” had been made.

The summit generated enormous attention, from Trump’s trademark handshake to the sight of a B-2 stealth bomber flying overhead. But it was his peculiar gait on the red carpet, after stepping off his plane, that captured the most intrigue.

Observers noted that the 79-year-old appeared to drift side to side instead of walking straight. Clips quickly went viral, with one user on X asking, “Can any doctors tell me why Trump is struggling to walk in a straight line?”

Speculation spread rapidly. Some suggested possible health issues, while others recalled the assassination attempt last year in which Trump was grazed by a bullet. A number of users wondered if his zig-zagging steps were a deliberate security precaution.

One commenter joked, “If I was almost assassinated twice, I’d probably walk in zig-zags forever.” Another agreed, calling it an instinctive reflex. Others theorized it was simply nervous pacing meant to project confidence.

Meanwhile, conspiracy theories multiplied. Some claimed Putin had sent a body double to Alaska. But body language expert Inbaal Honigman dismissed this, noting Putin’s trademark “gunslinger gait” was clearly evident, matching his usual style.

No definitive explanation has emerged for Trump’s unusual walk. But the viral moment added yet another layer of spectacle to an already dramatic summit, keeping both leaders firmly in the global spotlight.