While seated at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office on Thursday, Donald Trump appeared to struggle to stay alert as cameras rolled.
The president was surrounded by doctors, military veterans, and senior officials while signing a bill that reclassified marijuana and expanded research into its medical use.
At first, it was barely noticeable. A slow blink. A slight tilt of the head. Then his mouth drooped, eyes half-closed, before he jerked upright, as if realizing he had drifted off. The camera stayed on him, and viewers quickly noticed.
Look at the way Trump’s mouth droops.
No one will ever convince me he didn’t have a stroke.
— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) December 18, 2025
Imagine having a plaque made calling someone “Sleepy Joe” when you can’t stay awake at meetings for a full 24 hours after it went up.
— Nadine Babu (@NadineBabu) December 18, 2025
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He obviously had a stroke and now he’s just a raving lunatic.
— magic (@magic_debM) December 18, 2025
Epstein Derangement Syndrome.
— Duffy’s Dad (@jburnspvb) December 18, 2025
He’s had all the strokes.
— Are You There, Marzanna? It’s Me, (@meowlentine) December 18, 2025
Trump is on his last leg, which means he will be more and more reckless, untethered to reality, and dangerous.
And as he and the Republicans strip healthcare from millions of Americans, he is trying to take as many of us as he can with him.
— Hard Times Boxing (@HardTimesBoxing) December 18, 2025
Trump wont last until the midterms. This is what you get when you have an 80 year old with major health issues as President. God I hope our next President is under 80? Please!
— Denison Barb (@DenisonBarbs) December 18, 2025
Trump is not running the show.
This POS is so weak, sick and tired. He can barely walk straight, but do go on about “sleepy joe.” 🙄— Liberal Lisa in Oklahoma (@lisa_liberal) December 18, 2025
In recent months, Trump has been filmed appearing disengaged at a military parade, a Cabinet meeting, a tennis match, and even during a high-profile international appearance. Each time, supporters brushed it off, while critics pointed to a pattern.
Trump, however, has made it clear he dislikes this line of discussion. He has repeatedly pushed back against any talk about his age, stamina, or focus, often lashing out at reporters who bring it up. In his view, the media is unfair and obsessed with appearances.
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