On Wednesday, the Trump administration held a roundtable in the State Dining Room with independent journalists and online commentators to talk about violence linked to Antifa.
President Donald Trump promised to use the full power of the government to stop what he called a dangerous movement. He said they would go after Antifa’s money and even label it as an international terrorist group.
But Antifa is not an organized group. It is more like an idea than a team. That is why many people worry the president’s plan could lead to unfair crackdowns on freedom of speech.
Trump already called Antifa a domestic terrorist group last month. Still, the White House has not said how it will fight something that does not have leaders, offices, or even members.
The term Antifa, which means anti fascist, covers many people whose beliefs are far left but not always part of the Democratic Party. Unlike far right groups such as the Proud Boys or Oath Keepers, Antifa does not have a leader or command structure. The government cannot legally punish people for an idea.
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Even so, the president held the meeting to show action. Cameras showed Trump sitting with guests and looking very tired. At one point he seemed to close his eyes for a few seconds, and people online quickly noticed.
Journalist Aaron Rupar shared a clip from the meeting, writing, “Trump is fighting sleep during this Antifa roundtable and sleep is gaining the upper hand.”
Trump is fighting sleep during this antifa roundtable and sleep is gaining the upper hand pic.twitter.com/AHjD2gnmRp
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 8, 2025
That post opened the floodgates. Soon, others joined in with their own reactions and comments.
If it’s not about golf or raping kids why even have him there?
— 🥤 Max ༒ Osiris 🔥 ௐ³⁶⁹ 🎩 maxosiris.btc 𑖭𑖰𑖟𑖿 (@maxOSIRISart) October 8, 2025
He’s up all night watching bs on tv and posting about it and can’t stay awake during the day.
Sleepy Donnie 🤤😴
— blue dot 🌊💙 (@yeah_i_saidthat) October 8, 2025
Only I can defeat Antifa! pic.twitter.com/7rapeSuRLR
— Jay Bravo (@JayBravo15) October 8, 2025
His face looks like a dropped pie
— Andy baker (@Bakes_1) October 8, 2025
And the crazy thing is this was the ONLY EVENT his staff scheduled for him today—in the middle of the afternoon—and he STILL can’t stay awake.
— Steve Norris (@SteveNorrisTV) October 8, 2025
Skippy looks absolutely dreadful, fat/bloated, weak, lethargic. His speech is no longer cohesive, focused rational, w/complete sentences, on topic, use of words above 3rd grade level. Wanders off lost into disconnected irrelevant stories, bitter grievances.
— Susan Scarlett (@sfelago) October 8, 2025
Fatboy needs a diaper change and a nap😂😂😂😂
— Marc (@kmbsdusa) October 8, 2025
So, we can definitely call him
“SLEEPY DON OLD”— DEBBIE Salt Lake🌊 TRUMP & MUSK ARE CROOKS🇺🇸 (@DebbieSaltLake) October 8, 2025
Cocaine wearing off? Bummer.
— Gardenofbs (@justhereforFF34) October 8, 2025
Wasn’t this the only thing on his agenda?
— Amy Cumpton (@cumpton_a) October 9, 2025
He is an old man, they nod off a lot at his age. Haha, this obsession with electing men who are half dead really isn’t working out too good is it?
— kelly (@Nelly64) October 8, 2025
he’s so old and frail, so sad to watch
— Ryan Grimaldy (@ryan_grimaldy) October 8, 2025
He looks awful
— Janet Benbow (@JanetBenbow) October 8, 2025
He doesn’t understand a word that’s being said.
— Listen Linda (@DimarcoDea14425) October 9, 2025
Fucking disgrace.
— Jnaz (@Jimntsn2) October 9, 2025
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