Shock Footage: Trump’s Eyes Slam Shut as He Falls Asleep During Cabinet Briefing

President Donald Trump, 79, once again appeared to drift off during his own Cabinet meeting, struggling to stay awake as the cameras rolled.

Throughout the Tuesday afternoon gathering, Trump shifted restlessly in his chair, leaning forward, then back, fiddling with his hands, and repeatedly blinking as his eyelids grew heavier and heavier.

As each Cabinet member delivered updates on their departments, Trump’s exhaustion became increasingly obvious. Viewers watching the footage could see his eyes close for several seconds at a time.

At one point, the president sat motionless with his eyes fully shut, only snapping awake when an aide shifted nearby. The moment did not go unnoticed by those in the room—or by social media once the clip aired.

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This latest on-camera nod-off comes barely a week after The New York Times reported a significant decline in Trump’s energy and activity levels compared to his first term, a story that has reportedly enraged the president.

The Times report noted that aides have grown accustomed to shorter workdays and lighter schedules as Trump appears to fatigue more quickly than he once did. Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting seemed to reinforce that perception.

Trump has struggled with this before. He visibly nodded off during a May briefing with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, forcing staffers to subtly nudge him awake.

These recurring moments are adding fuel to the growing narrative that the oldest president in American history may no longer possess the stamina and alertness he claims.

For critics, the footage is yet another example suggesting Trump’s mental and physical sharpness has slipped—while supporters insist it’s nothing more than an older man dealing with long meetings.

Either way, the cameras continue to catch what Trump would rather the public never see.

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Trump is about to hit REM pic.twitter.com/5VOlcoH52T

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 2, 2025

Trump's eyes are closing and he's dozing off. But he still has enough in the tank to jerk awake every few seconds. pic.twitter.com/fuNDIYRPSx

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 2, 2025

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