Key points
- Video shows Trump with eyes closed during Cabinet security talks. Critics say he sleeps, his fans insist he listens.
- Meeting runs for hours as aides brief on global threats. Clip starts trending fast and sparks sharp debate on age.
- White House says he stays alert and fully in charge. Health questions still grow as more sleepy clips resurface online.
President Donald Trump (Donald John Trump) faces fresh fire online today. New video from a long meeting at the White House shows him sitting still with his eyes closed. Top aides speak about country safety as the camera stays on his face.
The three hour session took place at the White House earlier this week. His top team briefed him on war, terror and border fears. Much of the talk focused on national safety and foreign threats.
Short clips from the live feed hit social media fast. Users argue over the clip, with sharp split views on his alertness. He now angers Nigeria with strike threats in Trump threatens attacks in Nigeria.
Video of sleepy moment goes viral
In the clip, Trump sits still in his chair. His chin tilts down and his eyes appear firmly shut. Commerce boss Howard Lutnick keeps talking through key budget and trade notes.
This is not the only time he seems drowsy in the long meeting. People who watched the full tape say there were several sleepy spells. His eyes close more than once as aides list wins from the year.
Critics seized on the video across TV and social media. They say the 79 year old leader looks weak and tired. Governor Gavin Newsom even mocked him as “Dozy Don” after sharing one clip.
White House defends president’s alertness
The White House pushed back and said Trump stayed sharp all through. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said he listened closely and ran things. She cited Trump bars South Africa from G20 as proof he still leads with force.
This is not the first time Trump has faced claims of dozing. He was accused of nodding off in court during one trial. New polls already show many voters worry about his age and fitness.
He says he sometimes shuts his eyes so he can listen better. His fans argue one short sleepy looking clip should not define him. They point to his long rallies and late night online rants.
For many watchers, the images raise sharp questions about focus. A president makes life and death calls on war, spies and terror. So even brief sleepy spells on camera can feel hard to ignore. How voters read this clip may shape trust in him next year
