A surprising moment unfolded during a 9/11 Memorial event in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, when President Joe Biden was photographed wearing a “Trump 2024” baseball cap. The incident took place after Biden accepted a dare to wear former President Donald Trump’s signature red cap, while attending the ceremony alongside Vice President Kamala Harris. The image instantly went viral on social media, sending users on platform X (formerly Twitter) into a frenzy of reactions. Some humorously speculated that Biden’s gesture was a secret nod of support for Trump, while others joked about possible tensions between Biden and Harris.

The Trump campaign quickly capitalized on the moment, claiming Biden had “endorsed” Trump’s 2024 run. However, the White House clarified that the president wore the cap as a gesture of bipartisan unity on a day meant for solemn remembrance. Despite the explanation, the photo became a flashpoint of discussion across political circles.

Earlier in the day, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump were photographed shaking hands at a separate 9/11 memorial in New York City, marking a rare moment of civility between political rivals. Though Trump described the handshake as “polite,” he declined to share details of the exchange.

This handshake came on the heels of the first 2024 presidential debate between Harris and Trump in Philadelphia. Early polls indicated that Harris had the edge in the debate, despite Trump declaring himself the winner. ABC News, which aired the debate, reported a staggering 67.1 million viewers—far more than the 50 million who watched Trump’s first 2020 debate against Biden.

While Harris’ campaign expressed interest in a second debate, Trump has yet to confirm his participation. For now, the viral cap moment and debate have intensified the energy around the 2024 election, with both candidates pushing forward. As the race heats up, this political season is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable yet.