VIDEO: "Sleepy Trump!": Viral video shows President nodding off during Cabinet meeting
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President Donald J. Trump appeared to struggle to stay awake on Tuesday during a two‑plus‑hour Cabinet meeting at the White House, closing his eyes repeatedly in what some observers described as near‑sleep episodes.
Video of the session, shared widely online captured moments when Trump’s eyes narrowed or shut entirely while members of his Cabinet delivered updates.
According to an analysis by a leading U.S. newspaper, Trump’s eyes closed for extended periods on nine occasions, totaling nearly six minutes.
The White House denied that Trump fell asleep, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying the president was “listening attentively and running the entire” meeting.
Despite those statements, the incident has sparked fresh debate over the 79‑year‑old president’s age, energy levels, and capacity to lead, especially given his frequent public criticism of former President Joe Biden with frequently calling him "Sleepy Joe".
Observers also pointed out that the meeting came after a late night for the president, during which he reportedly made nearly 150 posts across his social media accounts, a factor some say may have contributed to his apparent fatigue.
The episode adds to a growing number of public moments in which Trump’s alertness and physical stamina have been called into question, at a time when scrutiny over the well-being of world leaders, especially those of advanced age, remains high.
