In a move that left many scratching their heads, President Joe Biden unintentionally donned a Trump 2024 hat during a 9/11 memorial event in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred when a firefighter in attendance asked the president to wear the cap. Biden, perhaps unaware of its significance, complied, igniting a wave of reactions online.

Conservatives and liberals alike responded swiftly, with some finding humor in the situation and others expressing frustration. On X (formerly Twitter), the moment quickly went viral, and many questioned how such an oversight could happen. Supporters of President Donald Trump saw it as an ironic twist, considering the political divide.

The White House swiftly responded, stating that Biden’s action was not an endorsement of Trump but rather a display of bipartisan unity for the day of remembrance. They emphasized the importance of 9/11 as a moment for Americans to set aside differences. However, critics pointed out the ongoing division under the Biden-Harris administration.

Memes and jokes flooded social media, with some suggesting Biden secretly harbored resentment for Vice President Kamala Harris after she replaced him in the 2024 race. Others speculated that Biden was unaware of what he was doing, fueling ongoing narratives about his mental fitness for office.

Despite the White House’s clarification, the incident underscored how quickly public figures can be caught in unexpected moments. The reaction online shows the enduring sharpness of the nation’s political divide as both sides seize on even the smallest occurrences.