While trying to defend President Trump, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt accidentally revealed something embarrassing. The White House gave the New York Post “non-public official logs” showing Trump rarely works before 10:30 a.m.
The logs were meant to show that the 79-year-old president has a packed schedule. They were released after The New York Times reported that Trump has reduced his public appearances because of fatigue.
According to the Post, West Wing meetings during the ten-day period before the Times story started between 10:12 a.m. and 11 a.m. each day.
Leavitt called the Times story “fake news” and said Trump is “clearly sharp as a tack” and “never stops working.” She added that his private schedule, social media posts, and constant engagement prove he is always active.
Karoline Leavitt rakes the NYT over the coals for their garbage reporting that President Trump is ‘not fit for the job.’
However much you hate the media, it’s not enough. pic.twitter.com/pKR2ZCGmcz
— Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415) December 2, 2025
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But critics say the problem is not the amount of work, but the quality. His memory lapses, difficulty speaking clearly, and sudden bursts of anger raise concerns about possible dementia or other mental health problems.
Since the Times story, Trump has made a string of strange and concerning moves. He talked about impeaching himself, pushed false claims about “white genocide” in South Africa, and wildly exaggerated an investment by trillions of dollars.
He also floated the idea of renaming the GOP after himself, bragged about “winning” even as his approval ratings drop, claimed he could nearly wipe out income tax, and kept giving confusing or contradictory statements about events he first refused to comment on.
Trump has been nonstop on Truth Social, posting nearly every minute. He even interrupted a call with U.S. troops to explain why he thinks he is a better golfer than Joe Biden. He also used the death of a National Guard member as a chance to talk about his own achievements.
All this makes people wonder about his energy and focus. The White House tries to show he is full of energy, but his late mornings, strange behavior, and constant mistakes tell a different story.
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