US President Donald Trump arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday after a 23-hour flight from Washington, DC, marking the start of his three-nation Asian tour. Upon stepping off Air Force One, the 79-year-old leader broke into an impromptu dance to the beat of traditional drums, drawing laughter and applause from those present.
Welcomed by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Trump joined a group of performers in a traditional dance, briefly waving his arm in rhythm before beginning his official schedule. The light-hearted moment, captured on video, quickly went viral on social media.
A clip shared by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on X, with the caption, “MUST WATCH: President Trump has ARRIVED in Malaysia!” Another video posted by Rapid Response 47 shows Trump dancing alongside colorfully dressed performers representing Malaysia’s major ethnic communities, Malays, Chinese, Indians, and Borneo’s Indigenous peoples. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also joined in, swaying to the music beside the US president.
MUST WATCH: President Trump has ARRIVED in Malaysia! 🇺🇸😁🕺🇲🇾 pic.twitter.com/GIRi1KRmLs— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) October 26, 2025
Five-day Asia mission
Trump’s visit is part of a five-day diplomatic mission aimed at strengthening U.S. trade and strategic ties in Asia. His itinerary includes meetings with Japan’s newly elected leader, Sanao Takaichi, and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. A potential, last-minute meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un near the Demilitarized Zone is also being considered.
Social media buzz
The viral dance moment has sparked an enthusiastic response online, with users applauding Trump’s energy and sense of humor.
One user commented, “Trump making dancing great again.”
Another wrote, “Wait! Was President Trump just doing The Trump Dance to the Malaysian version of the theme to Hawaii Five-O? This was so good!”
A third added, “You can't deny POTUS has style and rhythm. I rate this a solid 9 out of 10. What say you?”
Other reactions praised the president’s approachable demeanor. One user said, “Man of the people right there. Notice how the dancers’ energy changes after he joins them(sic).”
Another remarked, “Our President’s dance can break ice around the globe (sic).”
“I was waiting for YMCA to start playing(Sic),” joked another.
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