Democrats have branded President Donald Trump the 'Commander-in-Sleep' after he appeared to doze off during a White House briefing on clean coal. The president closed his eyes and leaned back in his chair as Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum spoke.
The official X account of the Democratic Party posted: 'The Commander-in-Sleep clocks in.' Other Democratic figures joined in, with New York Governor Kathy Hochul's office quipping: 'Sleeping is far better than listening to Lee Zeldin talk,' and California Governor Gavin Newsom's team declaring: 'DOZY DON IS BACK (HE NEVER LEFT).'
The White House denied the president was asleep, with its Rapid Response account posting: 'His eyes are literally open in the clip you posted, you dumba** mouth-breathers.' This came after a progressive account claimed Trump 'appears to be completely passed out asleep.'
Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, also weighed in, posting: 'See…I told you it was a clone. They keep forgetting to charge its battery.' Dr Jonathan Reiner, cardiologist to the late Vice President Dick Cheney, said the behaviour was 'not normal' and noted the lack of mention of any sleep disorder in Trump's recent physical examination.
Democratic Representative Ted Lieu of California claimed the president 'is not well,' adding: 'He can't stay awake at important White House events and cabinet meetings.' Lieu questioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a House hearing, who replied: 'I've never seen him fall asleep. On the contrary, the guy doesn't sleep.'
White House Physician Dr Sean Barbabella recently declared Trump in 'excellent health' with 'strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall physical function.'
