US President Donald Trump was accused of falling asleep on Monday as other viewers claimed they saw his face “drooping” during a press conference. X user Aaron Rupar posted a video of Trump’s face and “struggling to keep his eyes open” while he hosted a Small Business Summit at the White House.
In the video, he’s shown standing next head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Kelly Loeffler while she talks at the conference. The clip quickly gained traction online, with critics seizing on the moment to question the president’s energy levels during the event. One user, wrote: “Three more years of this, imagine how the US would look like in 2028.” Another, said: “He looks bored and would rather be golfing.” Others were more blunt, with one posting: “Who TF falls asleep standing up?”. One person speculated that he was “too old and sick to be in the White House.”
Another user also remarked on the President’s hands, stating “Makeup on both tiny hands today” after bruising has repeatedly been spotted on the US leaders hand.
The observations come amid ongoing scrutiny of the president’s health and stamina, which has been a recurring topic throughout his political career.
In the past, Trump and his team have repeatedly insisted he is in good health.
The POTUS has presonally denied such claims, previously insisting he “aced” three cognitive tests and rejecting suggestions that he could have Alzheimer’s disease.
The president kicked off 2026 by claiming that White House doctors gave him another clean bill of health.
He wrote on Truth Social: “The White House Doctors have just reported that I am in ‘PERFECT HEALTH,’ and that I ‘ACED’ (meaning, was correct on 100% of the questions asked!), for the third straight time, my Cognitive Examination, something which no other President, or previous Vice President, was willing to take.”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also told reporters that the results from Donald Trump’s MRI were “perfectly normal” amid questions from Democrats about the president’s health.
The U.S. Secret Service confirmed an officer-involved shooting took place near the Washington Monument after a confrontation with an armed individual.
One person was shot by law enforcement, though their condition has not yet been confirmed.
Journalists at the White House were moved indoors as a precaution while security responded.
President Donald Trump continued his scheduled event inside with no apparent interuption.
