Washington: The White House has pushed back against allegations that US President Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep during a recent Oval Office event, after social media users widely circulated videos and images from the gathering. According to a report published by Firstpost, the controversy erupted following an event focused on maternal health and fertility initiatives at the White House.
During the meeting, Trump was seen seated while several officials addressed the audience. Clips shared online appeared to show the president with his eyes closed for extended moments, prompting speculation and criticism across social media platforms. Reuters journalist Idrees Ali also shared a photograph from the event showing Trump with his eyes shut, which further intensified online discussions.
In response to the criticism, the White House’s Rapid Response team issued a sharp rebuttal on social media, insisting that Trump was “blinking” and not sleeping during the event. The response quickly drew attention online and triggered reactions from political commentators and opposition figures.
Several Democratic leaders and social media users mocked the explanation, with some reviving comparisons to Trump’s earlier criticism of former President Joe Biden, whom he frequently referred to as “Sleepy Joe” during election campaigns. Critics also questioned the president’s health and fitness, while supporters dismissed the controversy as politically motivated.
Reports noted that this was not the first time Trump had faced such allegations during public appearances. Previous incidents involving the president appearing tired or briefly closing his eyes at official events have also gone viral online. However, the White House has consistently denied claims suggesting any health concerns related to the president.
The incident has once again sparked debate across social media over Trump’s public appearances and the intense scrutiny surrounding his presidency.
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