¡®If indifference had a face¡¯: Crane operator caught napping while Donald Trump poses at flagpole event; internet bursts into laughter
A viral video shows a crane operator appearing to nap during Donald Trump's flagpole ceremony at the White House. The unexpected moment amused social media users, with many joking that the operator perfectly embodied indifference during the patriotic event.
A bizarre video from an event at the White House has surfaced on the internet, which is now going viral on social media, showing a crane operator appearing to nap inside his machine, all while US President Donald Trump posed unveiling two new, towering flagpoles on the North and South Lawns on Wednesday, June 18.
The moment, which was supposed to display a patriotic symbolism, took a humorous turn when social media users spotted the crane operator leaning back with his eyes closed, apparently asleep, as the former president spoke nearby.
Credit: X | @steveholland1
The hilarious moment captured on camera is now doing the rounds on the internet, and netizens can't stop talking about it.
Crane operator's nap time during Donald Trump's event goes viral
The crane operator was probably unaware of the situation behind him, while Trump continues to chat with the workers and admires the structures.
NEW: Crane operator appears to take a quick nap during the installation of President Trump's flag pole at the White House.
¡ª Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 18, 2025
The president was seen taking pictures with workers while the man sat back in the crane.
Trump says the two large flag poles were his gift because it was¡ pic.twitter.com/QYZONrjlKO
According to a report by the Irish Star, Trump said, "It¡¯s such a beautiful pole." He also added that these are the best poles anywhere in the country or in the world.
Netizens react to the viral video of the crane operator
As soon as the video surfaced on the internet, it quickly went viral and grabbed the eyeballs of the netizens, who seem to have no chill on the social media platform.
An X (formerly called Twitter) user wrote, "If indifference had a face, it would surely belong to the crane operator who was sound asleep as US President Trump met with his fellow workers ?"
If indifference had a face, it would surely belong to the crane operator who was sound asleep as the US President Trump met with his fellow workers ?
¡ª Nigel D'Souza (@Nigel__DSouza) June 19, 2025
pic.twitter.com/0g66OrrncH
"Trump took the time to take pictures with the construction workers helping put up flagpoles around the White House. Well, everyone except the dude passed TF out in the crane ?," another added.
"While Trump is taking pictures.. is my man driving the crane dead?!? ?"
While Trump is taking pictures.. is my man driving the crane dead?!? ?pic.twitter.com/2LRPzNoRNR
¡ª Warren (@swd2) June 18, 2025
"Trump: ¡°This is a historic moment.¡± Crane guy: ¡°Cool. Wake me up when it¡¯s over," one added.
Trump: ¡°This is a historic moment.¡±
¡ª HustleBitch (@HustleBitch_) June 18, 2025
Crane guy: ¡°Cool. Wake me up when it¡¯s over.¡± pic.twitter.com/BfooVOZVKJ
"Looks like Trump hires only the best crane operators ?" "A man controls a crane that is in operation and monitors work at height. This is why trump is our president."
Looks like Trump hires only the best crane operators ? pic.twitter.com/eLI5IF6eRH
¡ª Biguns 13 (@Biguns13) June 18, 2025
"If you¡¯ve ever seen a crane suffer catastrophic hydraulic failure then you¡¯ll understand why Trump didn¡¯t attempt to pick up the papers."
If you¡¯ve ever seen a crane suffer catastrophic hydraulic failure then you¡¯ll understand why Trump didn¡¯t attempt to pick up the papers.
¡ª Turnbull (@cturnbull1968) June 16, 2025
pic.twitter.com/71RdE8WKCb
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