US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy after appearing to briefly doze off during a live Oval Office address focused on the cleaning of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. During the speech, his head was seen tilting forward with his eyes closed, prompting widespread discussion and speculation on social media.
The address itself also drew attention for its meandering tone, with Trump speaking at length about his experience as a real estate developer and commenting on the construction of swimming pools. He also compared crowd sizes at his rallies to those of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., claiming his own events were similarly large or larger.
The incident quickly went viral, with viewers and critics questioning his condition and fitness for office. Some social media users described the speech as disjointed, while others focused on the apparent moment of drowsiness on camera.
The episode comes amid ongoing public scrutiny over Trump’s health, following recent viral footage and posts that have fueled online speculation. The White House has previously dismissed concerns over visible bruising on his hand, attributing it to frequent handshaking during public engagements.
Recent attention on Donald Trump’s health followed a Truth Social post of Frank Sinatra’s My Way, which sparked online speculation due to its lyrics and lack of caption.
Around the same time, Trump was seen at the White House with a visibly bruised right hand partly covered in makeup, drawing further public discussion. He was also photographed with his hands positioned to partially conceal the area. The White House has previously said the bruising is caused by frequent handshaking during public engagements.