Donald Trump, the current US president approaching his 80th birthday in June, was captured on video appearing to nod off during an official event in the Oval Office. The incident, where Trump was seen reclining with closed eyes during a coal industry announcement, has reignited concerns about his health and ability to lead.
The footage surfaced shortly after Secretary of State Marco Rubio refuted claims of Trump falling asleep, asserting that the president hardly sleeps, which he deemed a significant issue. However, during a congressional hearing, Rep Ted Lieu confronted Rubio with video evidence purportedly showing Trump dozing off in various official meetings, prompting a heated exchange.
Following the recent incident, Democratic Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari took to social media to express alarm, stating that Trump had fallen asleep multiple times in the Oval Office and calling for his removal using the 25th Amendment due to concerns about national security.
Speculation about Trump’s health has been ongoing, fueled by past images showing physical anomalies and more recent reports of health issues. Trump’s reassurance in late May of a clean bill of health from his latest medical check-up at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center contrasts with lingering doubts raised by some medical experts who question the thoroughness of the official health reports.
Despite the White House’s assertion that Trump is in excellent health, doubts persist among some prominent medical professionals, with concerns raised about the accuracy and completeness of the health assessments provided to the public.