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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