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Little boy sobs uncontrollably after hearing President Donald Trump is a real p…
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Viral Video Shows Child's Tearful Reaction to Learning Donald Trump is Real
A recent viral video, uploaded on August 18, 2025, captures a young child's unexpectedly strong emotional reaction to learning that former President Donald Trump is a real person. The video, shared by user "annabelleperez4," shows a boy sitting on an adult's lap when he asks, "Donald Trump a real person?" After being told "Yes, Donald Trump is a real person," the child's face contorts in distress, and he begins to cry inconsolably. The adult attempts to comfort him, but the boy's tears continue. The video has garnered significant attention, accumulating over 13 million views and 3.1 million likes, with many commenters expressing solidarity with the child's reaction or sharing similar anecdotes about children's perceptions of political figures. One comment read, "I have the same reaction little man," while another noted, "A child should not be traumatized by a politician." The video highlights the widespread impact of political figures, even on the youngest members of society, and has sparked a broad discussion online about how children perceive public figures.
