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People Think Trump Is Falling Asleep During His Latest Event

He needs a real break

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President Donald Trump was in Pittsburgh on Tuesday for a big announcement about artificial intelligence and energy. But while the numbers were big, Trump’s energy was not.

At one point during the event, Trump appeared to be falling asleep in his chair as another speaker talked about the future of American innovation. His eyes closed slowly. His head dipped slightly forward. The cameras caught it all.

This happened while tech and energy giants promised more than $90 billion in new investments in Pennsylvania. The event was the Inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, held at Carnegie Mellon University.

Trump spoke for around 30 minutes. He said 20 “leading technology and energy companies” would invest in Pennsylvania to build a new AI economy. “We’re back in Pittsburgh to announce the largest package of investments in the history of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” he said.

But even as he made that bold statement, critics online pointed out how tired and dazed he looked.

The summit was hosted by Republican Senator Dave McCormick, who said Pennsylvania could become a hub for AI by combining tech talent and natural energy. He said the plan would create “tens of thousands of jobs.”

“Our vision for this event came from the realization about the crucial link between artificial intelligence and energy,” McCormick said.

Trump praised Westinghouse, saying the company will build 10 nuclear reactors. He also said he helped close a $14 billion deal between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel.

He promised the audience that AI jobs would fill the region. “We’re building a future where American workers will forge the steel, produce the energy, build the factories and really run a country like, I believe, this country has never been run before.”

Meanwhile, critics were not impressed. Protesters lined the streets near the university. They held signs that read “Protest the Summit” and warned about the dangers of fossil fuels and AI surveillance.

“I do believe we should be focusing more on renewable energy, green energy,” said Zach Zourelias from Plum. “Just kowtowing to oil and gas is not the way to the future.”

Featured image via Screengrab

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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