12.05.2026 10:43
US President Donald Trump keeping his eyes closed for a long time during an event at the Oval Office sparked a debate on social media about him 'falling asleep'. The White House reacted strongly to the claims, arguing that Trump was merely blinking. After the incident, statements from Trump's election campaign, where he frequently mocked Joe Biden over 'falling asleep', came back into the spotlight.
US President Donald Trump keeping his eyes closed for a long time during an event held at the Oval Office sparked debate on social media. After allegations that Trump fell asleep during the meeting, the White House issued a sharp response.
PHOTO BECAME A TRENDING TOPIC
In images taken at an event focused on maternal health and fertility, Trump was seen closing his eyes during speeches. While the photo shared on social media by a Reuters reporter quickly became a trending topic, some users claimed Trump was sleeping.
SHARP RESPONSE FROM THE WHITE HOUSE
The White House's "Rapid Response 47" account reacted strongly to the allegations, stating, "He was just blinking." Although the Reuters post did not directly claim Trump was asleep, the debate escalated.
"SLEEPY JOE" REMARKS BACK IN SPOTLIGHT
Following the controversy, Trump's statements during the 2024 election campaign targeting former President Joe Biden with the words "Sleepy Joe" returned to the agenda. In his speeches at that time, Trump had said, "How can he fall asleep in front of cameras?" and "You will never see me sleeping in front of cameras."
HAD ALSO BEEN ON THE AGENDA BEFORE
It was recalled that Trump had previously made headlines due to similar images. Trump, who was alleged to have fallen asleep during a cabinet meeting in December, had said at the time, "I wasn't sleeping, I was just bored."