White House issues scathing response after Trump was seen ‘passed out’ in chair during meeting
The Trump administration issued a strong statement denying that the President fell asleep during a televised Oval Office event. This response came after social media users widely ridiculed Donald Trump for appearing to doze off during a presentation.
The incident occurred during an announcement about lowering the cost of weight loss medications. As his appointee, Dr. Oz, spoke, Trump was seen on camera with his eyes closed and his head resting against his chair.
Critics were quick to mock the President, who had frequently labeled his predecessor “Sleepy Joe.” California Governor Gavin Newsom coined the nickname “Dozy Don” in a post on social media.
The White House firmly rejected this characterization. An official statement claimed the President was actively engaged, speaking throughout the event and taking press questions.
The statement defended the policy announcement, which would significantly reduce prices for certain weight loss drugs. It then attacked “liberal media” for focusing on what it called a “garbage narrative.”
A separate, unusual incident also occurred during White House announcements that week. A pharmaceutical executive suddenly collapsed in the Oval Office.
Photos from the incident showed Trump standing aside while Dr. Oz and others rushed to aid the man. The executive later recovered after receiving medical attention.
