The American president was heavily criticized after apparently falling asleep during a Memorial Day ceremony.
During the live broadcast of the event held at Arlington National Cemetery last Monday, many viewers noticed that Donald Trump appeared to be sleeping while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered his speech.
Photos and videos shared on social media show that for a long period, the 79-year-old Trump sat next to Vice President J. D. Vance with his hands resting on his legs and his eyes closed.
The images triggered a strong negative reaction, with many people criticizing the president’s behavior on the holiday that honors the memory of military personnel who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
This would not be the first time in recent months that Trump was reportedly caught appearing to sleep during official ceremonies, diplomatic meetings, and cabinet gatherings.
The American president denied those previous claims, stating that he listens carefully to everything and simply closes his eyes to process and absorb the information.
Trump falls asleep as speakers talk about service members dying for their country on Memorial Day pic.twitter.com/QXq455Tmhq
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