Donald Trump was caught falling asleep while Kelly Loeffler, head of the Small Business Administration, was speaking at the White House last Monday (4).
In videos shared on social media, Trump can be seen closing his eyes and taking a brief nap while standing. Some called the moment “impressive,” while others expressed concern, considering that Trump holds one of the most powerful positions in the world.
It is worth remembering that Joe Biden was heavily criticized by opponents for “sleeping” at events in a similar way to the recent footage of Trump, which earned the former president the nickname “Sleepy Joe.” “I don’t want to hear another word about ‘Sleepy Joe.’ This clown is falling asleep while standing up,” said one X user.
“Is it normal to fall asleep standing up during a press event?” asked another concerned internet user. “This is impressive. I can’t sleep standing up,” admitted a third commenter. “The picture of health,” another joked.
Trump’s face is drooping and he’s struggling to keep his eyes open while Kelly Loeffler speaks pic.twitter.com/g46lOA6KAU
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 4, 2026
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