In the wake of a high profile Cabinet meeting held at the White House, former U.S. President Donald Trump sparked an immense conversation on Tuesday after he seemed to doze off several times.
The incident unfolded just hours after Trump boasted of being sharper than 25 years ago, a comment which now has been cast under even more scrutiny following his behavior in the meeting.
Reporters who witnessed the scene described how the 79 year old leader kept his eyes shut 10 to 15 seconds at a time during lengthy speeches by Cabinet members that heaped praise on his leadership. During the hour-and-half meeting, Trump sat nearly still, seeming to nod off or freeze in silence at times.
Despite the footage making rounds online, White House Press Secretary came to the president's defense, insisting that Trump was listening attentively and running the entire three-hour marathon Cabinet meeting.
Her statement sharply contrasted with public perception as critics and commentators questioned whether Trump was fully alert.
This is the second time in less than a month that Trump has seemingly battled fatigue in public. In previous incidents, cameras caught him with closed eyes for extended periods, leading to speculation about his stamina during grueling events.
The situation has also revived old exchanges, as many people bring up Trump's 2021 jab at the time President Joe Biden briefly dozed off on camera. At the time, Trump mocked Biden, saying, nobody with true enthusiasm will ever fall asleep.
As videos of the meeting continue to spread across social platforms, it's an incident that has inflamed debates on age, fitness, and political double standards, ensuring that the issue of Trump's alertness is far from over.
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