During a recent White House press conference, President Donald Trump unexpectedly became the center of online attention not because of the policy announcement, but due to concerns about his on-camera demeanor.
On December 18, Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to move cannabis out of the most restrictive drug classification. The decision could ease federal limits on marijuana use and research, though it stops short of full nationwide legalization. Major U.S. networks, including Fox News, livestreamed the event from the White House.
However, as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. thanked the president during the ceremony, viewers fixated on Trump’s facial expressions and body language. Clips circulating on X (formerly Twitter) led some users to speculate that the president appeared unusually fatigued. One post claimed his face “drooped” and suggested he struggled to stay awake during the event.
Social media reactions quickly followed. Several users highlighted the irony, noting Trump’s long-running attacks on President Joe Biden using the phrase “Sleepy Joe.” One commenter wrote that Trump now seemed to be projecting the very behavior he once mocked, while another questioned whether he appeared fully aware of his surroundings. Others pointed out that Trump had previously celebrated installing a plaque referencing Biden’s age and energy, only to now face similar scrutiny himself.
Not all reactions were critical. Some supporters defended Trump, arguing that his schedule is demanding and that occasional tiredness is normal for someone with nonstop public appearances and travel.
The discussion comes amid broader attention to Trump’s health and stamina. At a recent rally at the Rocky Mount Event Center in North Carolina, Trump addressed the issue directly during a lengthy 90-minute speech. Although the rally was described by him as a “quick stop” on the way to Mar-a-Lago for the holidays, he spent notable time responding to questions about his physical condition.
Trump referenced cognitive tests he says he passed with ease and insisted he remains in strong shape. He told supporters that if his health were ever to decline, the public would know. According to Trump, he feels no different than he did decades ago and dismissed concerns as unfounded.
As the 2024 political landscape continues to heat up, moments like these highlight how closely presidential behavior is scrutinized—especially when it intersects with past rhetoric, age-related concerns, and ongoing debates about transparency and fitness for office.
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