President Donald Trump is once again the focus of intense scrutiny regarding his health after a recent Oval Office event was cut short by a medical emergency. The event, held on Thursday, was an announcement about a deal with drugmakers to lower the cost of key obesity medications.
However, clips captured before the interruption have gone viral, with many commentators claiming the footage shows the President appearing to be asleep, visibly slumping over in his chair with his eyes closed. These clips have immediately reignited public concerns and a fierce debate online regarding the President’s well-being and fitness for office.
Social Media Reaction: ‘Slumped Over Asleep’
The video instantly became a lightning rod for commentary on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Critics used the visuals to question the President’s alertness and overall health.
- One person sharing the video wrote: “Trump was literally slumped over asleep during this conference. No wonder they keeping on doing 6 month brain scans…”.
- Another user simply stated, “Trump just sleeping slumped over in his chair………”.
- The optics were noted by others, with one post combining the two key themes of the event: “Dr. Oz linking obesity to dementia while Trump’s slumped over at his desk is absolutely a choice…”.
The concerns extended beyond simple fatigue, with many demanding further transparency on his medical status. “What I would give to see that MRI report!,” commented one user, while another suggested, “Trump looks seriously unwell. There are definitely medical issues being hidden from the public.”
The White House’s Health Stance
Despite the public speculation and viral clips, there has been no official statement confirming that President Trump is unwell.
- In fact, the President had disclosed in October that he had undergone an MRI, adding at the time that the results were ‘perfect’.
- His official physician has previously issued a note attesting that the President is in “excellent overall health.”
However, the White House has previously faced public questions over photos showing Trump’s swollen ankles and bruised hand, which had makeup applied to conceal them. It was also revealed that the President suffers from chronic venous insufficiency.
Oval Office Meeting Abruptly Cut Short
The conference itself was abruptly paused when a man collapsed in the Oval Office.
- The individual, identified as a representative from one of the drug companies present, was not initially named.
- Initial reports mistakenly identified him as Novo Nordisk representative Gordon Findlay, but the company clarified that their only executives present were CEO Mike Doustdar and EVP of US Operations, Dave Moore.
- The White House Press Secretary later confirmed the man was a company representative who had fainted but was being attended to by the White House Medical Unit and was “okay.” The meeting later resumed.