Trump Dozes Off During Cabinet Meeting, Irking Critics

During a recent Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump, who has incessantly mocked President Biden as “Sleepy Joe,” struggled notably to stay awake. Despite proclaiming he was “sharper than I was 25 years ago,” evidence suggested otherwise as he appeared to doze off repeatedly while Cabinet members praised him.

The meeting, which lasted over three hours, showcased Trump’s apparent battle against fatigue, with him closing his eyes for extended periods while listening to various secretaries. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt maintained that Trump was “listening attentively” throughout the session, despite the glaring reality of his seemingly lethargic demeanor.

Interestingly, this isn’t the first instance of Trump’s apparent exhaustion becoming public. A prior event merely weeks before had also featured him fighting to keep his eyes open, which garnered significant media attention. Observers noted a growing pattern of Trump struggling with fatigue during public engagements.

This double standard is particularly ironic given Trump’s former critiques of Biden’s stamina. He has often portrayed Biden’s moments of appearing tired or asleep as detrimental to presidential fitness, routinely highlighting such instances throughout their rivalry. Trump’s previous derogatory remarks on Biden’s health have come back to haunt him now that he finds himself in similar circumstances.

Furthermore, Trump’s evasive behavior concerning his health—such as withholding medical details and releasing exaggerated letters from physicians—further adds fuel to the fire regarding public concerns about his stamina. His past criticisms of Biden as disengaged for similar behaviors raise questions about the consistency of his standards for what constitutes presidential vitality.