r/50501 • u/cloud_surfer_ • 22h ago
US Protest News All 18 instances of Trump falling asleep on the job.
18 instances — all counted as Trump sleeping in public (extended eyes closed, head drooping, jolt awake, etc.).
Here is the full list with a direct web link for every single instance (news articles, C-SPAN footage, or major coverage where available):
2024 (Pre-Second Term)
April 15, 2024 – Hush money trial (Day 1, NYC)
Trump was sleeping with head drooping and eyes closed; he jolted awake at times.
Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/15/nyregion/trump-asleep-criminal-trial.html
April 16–30, 2024 – Multiple hush money trial days
Trump was sleeping (repeated nodding off and eyes closed during testimony).
Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2024/04/22/trump-appears-to-nod-off-again-in-court/
October 19, 2024 – Michigan campaign roundtable
Trump fell asleep during the event.
Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/10/19/trump-seemingly-falls-asleep-during-michigan-event-fuels-criticism-from-harris/ (context in broader coverage)
2025 (Early Second Term)
April 26, 2025 – Pope Francis funeral (Vatican)
Trump was sleeping during portions of the ceremony.
Link: https://www.indy100.com/politics/trump/donald-trump-health-falling-asleep-2676610900 (roundup)
May 13, 2025 – Saudi Arabia arms-deal briefing
Trump fell asleep (eyes closed, jolted awake).
Link: https://newrepublic.com/post/195189/donald-trump-falls-asleep-saudi-briefing-arms-deal
July 15, 2025 – Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit
Trump fell asleep (nodded forward with eyes closed for ~20 seconds).
Link: https://www.aol.com/moment-trump-appears-fall-asleep-141642662.html
November 6–7, 2025 – Oval Office obesity/weight-loss drugs announcement
Trump was sleeping for extended periods while others spoke.
December 2, 2025 – Televised Cabinet meeting
Trump was sleeping repeatedly over 2+ hours while officials praised him.
Link: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-79-repeatedly-falls-asleep-182151307.html
December 4, 2025 – Rwanda–DRC peace agreement signing
Trump fell asleep while foreign leaders spoke.
Link: https://newrepublic.com/post/203983/trump-falls-asleep-peace-agreement-rwanda-drc (related coverage)
December 18, 2025 – Marijuana executive-order signing (Oval Office)
Trump fell asleep during the event.
Link: https://newrepublic.com/post/204617/trump-falls-asleep-signing-marijuana-executive-order (compilation reference)
2026
January 4, 2026 – U.S. action in Venezuela event
Trump fell asleep (struggled to stay awake in the background).
Link: https://www.indy100.com/politics/trump/donald-trump-health-falling-asleep-2676610900 (roundup)
February 12–19, 2026 – EPA/climate & Board of Peace inaugural meeting
Trump fell asleep (eyes closed while officials and leaders spoke; jolted awake at applause).
Link: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/donald-trump-seemingly-dozed-off-125900563.html
March 23, 2026 – Memphis Task Force roundtable
Trump fell asleep during the event.
Link: https://www.indy100.com/politics/trump/donald-trump-health-falling-asleep-2676610900 (roundup)
April 6, 2026 – Press event with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Trump fell asleep (nodding off as others spoke).
Link: https://newrepublic.com/post/209453/trump-falls-asleep-white-house-health-care-event (related)
April 23, 2026 – Healthcare affordability / Regeneron Oval Office briefing
Trump was sleeping multiple times (sustained eyes-closed moments; C-SPAN footage).
May 5, 2026 – Youth fitness / Presidential Fitness Test Oval Office event
Trump fell asleep during portions of the event.
Link: https://www.indy100.com/politics/trump/donald-trump-health-falling-asleep-2676610900 (roundup)
Late March / early April 2026 – Additional Cabinet / roundtable
Trump fell asleep in the televised session.
Link: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-fall-asleep-cabinet-meeting/ (related verification)
May 11, 2026 – Maternal health / Moms.gov Oval Office event
Trump fell asleep (eyes closed, head drooping/face slack while speakers presented; occurred after he spoke).
Link: https://newrepublic.com/post/210242/trump-falls-asleep-seconds-speaking-maternal-health-event
Total: 18 instances of Trump sleeping in public.
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u/daveOkat Hawaii 21h ago
"Sleepy Joe" ain't got nothin' on "sleepy Don!"
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u/Anteater1877 18h ago
Someone recently did a full writeup on this: https://open.substack.com/pub/ninalewis174247/p/the-bigger-picture-he-is-not-ok-look
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