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Trump Accused of Falling Asleep Again, His Team Hits Back With Blinking Posts

Trump Accused of Falling Asleep Again, His Team Hits Back With Blinking Posts

Summary

President Donald Trump faced criticism after video showed him with his eyes closed during a Memorial Day ceremony, sparking questions about his health. The White House denied he was asleep and responded by mocking critics on social media, while Trump underwent a medical exam that he said went well.

Key Facts

  • Video from the May 25 Memorial Day event showed President Trump with his eyes closed, leading to claims he fell asleep.
  • The White House denied the claims, saying he was blinking and not asleep.
  • Trump has faced similar accusations of dozing off at other public events since returning to office in January 2025.
  • The incident happened a day before Trump’s medical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
  • No detailed medical report from the exam has been made public; Trump called his health "perfect."
  • Medical experts expressed concern, pointing to signs of possible daytime sleepiness.
  • The White House used social media to mock journalists and commentators who had their eyes closed in photos.
  • Trump has said he sometimes closes his eyes because it is "very relaxing," denying he was asleep at these events.
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