It started with a moment most people would have ignored. A slow blink during a meeting. A small pause that looked a little too heavy. Soon, that moment turned into a national conversation about the president’s health.
Washington noticed. Then the public noticed. And now, according to people inside the White House, President Donald Trump, 79, is angrier than he has been in a long time.
The new talk began after fresh footage showed Trump fighting sleep during a Cabinet meeting. The clip spread across social media within hours. It did not take long before people began comparing him to the same nickname he once used against Joe Biden. Sleepy Joe suddenly had a mirror image, and many now call Trump Sleepy Don.
In the past week, major news outlets have published detailed reports on Trump’s apparent decline. The New York Times, the Washington Post, and CNN all questioned his mental sharpness and physical stamina. They followed the Daily Beast, which has been tracking Trump’s tired and confused moments for months.
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As the headlines increased, Trump’s frustration grew. AFP released an opinion piece asking if Trump is showing new signs of weakness. The Daily Beast then published another story calling him the unwanted sequel in Washington. These stories spread widely and fueled more public concern.
People close to Trump say he reacts strongly to any coverage about his health. They say he repeats the names of reporters he believes are attacking him. One adviser said Trump becomes even more upset when the comparisons to Biden appear, even indirectly.
Many of the new reports highlight the same behaviors Trump once used to attack Biden. They describe moments where he drifts off in meetings, loses track of his thoughts, or appears extremely tired in public.
One moment that raised questions happened during an appearance with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump forgot the year his first term began.
Other outlets reported that Trump has been dozing off during Oval Office and Cabinet meetings. There are also growing questions about the bruising on his right hand. Reporters say he uses makeup to hide it. Still, he has not explained what caused it.
The White House tried to settle the concern. Officials pointed to a medical report from July that said Trump has chronic venous insufficiency. They said it is common in older people and not dangerous. They also said he takes aspirin as part of his care. But the public is not convinced.
Trump recently had a sudden medical check. Aides called it routine but refused to share any details. This made the situation feel even more secretive and raised more questions.
One adviser told Zeteo that the press is repeating the same story again. But the attention continues because people keep seeing the same troubling signs.
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