During a White House UFC event celebrating the president’s 80th birthday, cameras appeared to capture him with his eyes shut while seated next to UFC president Dana White during the main event bout. This incident fueled online speculation, with some asserting the president was asleep and others suggesting he might have been observing ringside monitors. Concerns regarding the president’s occasional closed eyes during public engagements have previously been addressed by the White House.
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During an Oval Office press briefing on “clean coal,” President Donald Trump appeared to close his eyes for several moments, leading to accusations of dozing off from Democrats and prominent figures. The Democratic Party’s official X account labeled him “the Commander-in-Sleep,” with other accounts joining the mockery. The White House vehemently denied these claims, sharing clips where Trump’s eyes were open and retorting aggressively on social media. Some, like Hunter Biden and Dr. Jonathan Reiner, made jesting and serious comments about the president’s apparent fatigue, while White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella asserted Trump is in “excellent health” following a recent examination.
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During a planning meeting for the war on Iran, the president admitted to falling asleep while generals presented potential codenames for the operation. He eventually selected “Epic Fury” from a list of twenty options. This incident highlights a recurring pattern of the president appearing to doze off during important meetings and public events. Critics, including the Democratic Party, have seized on these instances, dubbing him “Commander-in-Sleep.” This perceived sleepiness is reportedly a source of concern for aides and has even raised questions among swing voters about the president’s fitness for office.
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John Q. Hosedrinker
Democrats Mock Trump’s ‘Commander-in-Sleep’ Appearance
During an Oval Office press briefing on “clean coal,” President Donald Trump appeared to close his eyes for several moments, leading to accusations of dozing off from Democrats and prominent figures. The Democratic Party’s official X account labeled him “the Commander-in-Sleep,” with other accounts joining the mockery. The White House vehemently denied these claims, sharing clips where Trump’s eyes were open and retorting aggressively on social media. Some, like Hunter Biden and Dr. Jonathan Reiner, made jesting and serious comments about the president’s apparent fatigue, while White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella asserted Trump is in “excellent health” following a recent examination.
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