Trump falls asleep during the meeting – again

Immediately before that, Trump asserted that he was “more astute than he was 25 years ago.” With this, Donald Trump wanted an article New York Times counter, who criticized the 79-year-old for having lost momentum in his second term in office. He criticized journalists for their unfair reporting on his health and endurance, adding: “You guys are crazy.”

Trump’s fight against fatigue

However, he found it difficult to demonstrate his vitality in the session, which lasted more than two hours. Instead of a discerning look, Donald Trump seemed to have one an arduous battle against his fatigue to lead. Apparently he had difficulty following the reports from, among others, the Minister of Trade Howard Lutnickwho praised his trade wars, Brooke Rollinsthe Minister of Agriculture, and Scott Bessantthe finance minister, to follow.

Trump’s blinking seemed to slow again and again. Finally, as Foreign Minister Marco Rubio When Donald Trump praised his foreign policy, he already had his eyes firmly closed CNN reported. Even Rubio’s joke, which the other Cabinet members laughed at, didn’t get through to Trump. He slept quietly in his place.

Not the first time

Upon request from CNN said the White House press secretary, Caroline Leavittthat Trump listened very well and “led the entire three-hour Cabinet meeting.” This year he held nine cabinet meetings. “Throughout these historic sessions, the President and his incredible team highlight the comprehensive list of accomplishments they have achieved on behalf of the American people to Make America Great Again,” Leavitt said.

It is the second time in a month that Trump appeared sleepy during a public meeting. The last time happened on November 6, 2025 in the Oval Office, like CNN reported. An evaluation of the Washington Postwhich used several video recordings, showed that Trump almost Fought for 20 minutesto keep his eyes open.