Donald Trump sparked fresh speculation after appearing to nod off during a recent public meeting. The incident reignited ongoing discussions about the 79-year-old president’s behavior and public appearances.
Donald Trump appears to fall asleep again
President Donald Trump, 79, appeared to fall asleep during an Oval Office event on January 14, 2026. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. were discussing dairy policies at the time.
A video of the event showed Trump with his eyes closed for several seconds, leading to speculation about whether he had dozed off. A young girl at the event noticed his apparent state, prompting her mother to turn her away. Trump later signed the “Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act,” which reverses Obama-era regulations restricting milk choices in school cafeterias to fat-free or low-fat options.
During the event, Trump commented on the health benefits of milk, stating, “I’ve taken a lot of them. I’ve aced every one of them because I drink milk,” referring to cognitive tests. He also explained, “It’s actually a legal definition — ‘whole milk.’ And it’s whole with a W for those of you that have a problem.” The legislation allows the return of whole and 2 percent milk in American schools.
Trump also closed his eyes during earlier public events, including a cabinet meeting on December 2, 2025, where cameras captured him with his eyes shut as Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke. Trump denied falling asleep, saying, “Sometimes they’ll take a picture of me blinking, blinking, and they’ll catch me with the blink.”
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed in an interview, “He’s got—he’s in incredible health,” citing Dr. Mehmet Oz, who said Trump had the “highest testosterone level that he’s ever seen for an individual over 70 years old” (via PEOPLE).
Concerns persist over Trump’s bruising, ankle swelling, and long tangents. Dr. Sanjiv Lakhanpal advised more sleep to manage his 2025 venous insufficiency diagnosis.
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on Mandatory.com.
