Viral Footage Shows Trump Appearing to Nod Off — President Responds to Questions About His Sleeping Habits

Why? Because the President of the United States had his eyes closed, appearing as though he might be nodding off.

This occurred just moments before a man fainted at the news conference, and Trump’s reaction to that incident also circulated online. It wasn’t the first time the president had appeared to be sleeping—or at least dozing off—during a public event.

A similar moment was captured in May during a special ceremony on his visit to Saudi Arabia, as shown in a video shared by The Daily Beast.

There is no doubt that the presidency is one of the most demanding jobs in the world. Still, staying awake is generally expected of the most powerful individual on the planet. So what is the truth behind the viral images? Donald Trump has now responded to questions regarding his sleeping habits.

Donald Trump insists he is “not a sleeper” after a picture of him nodding off went viral.

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