'Dozy Don': President Trump Appears to Nod Off During Health Meeting
Former President Donald Trump was photographed seemingly asleep during a high-level Oval Office meeting on Friday, 7th November 2025. The gathering was convened to announce lower prices for weight loss drugs for Medicare and Medicaid recipients and to discuss how tackling the nation's obesity crisis could lead to improved sleep patterns for Americans.
A Meeting on Sleep, Interrupted
As Dr Oz delivered a speech focusing on the critical link between obesity and sleep quality, cameras captured President Trump leaning back in his chair with his eyes firmly closed. The irony of the situation was not lost on observers, as the subject of the meeting was the very state the President appeared to be in. Seizing on the imagery, California Governor Gavin Newsom was quick to resurrect the nickname "Dozy Don", a label he has used to criticise Trump on previous occasions where similar behaviour was noted.
A Pattern of Apparent Naps
This is not an isolated incident for the former President. Trump has been observed appearing to doze off on several other notable occasions, including during an "Antifa roundtable" discussion, a separate energy policy event, and even during his own ongoing legal proceedings. These instances stand in stark contrast to the image of a tirelessly working leader that Trump and his staff often project. The President has frequently stated that he requires very little sleep, typically claiming to get by on just three to four hours per night, with aides often praising his relentless work ethic.
The visual of a sleeping President during a policy announcement about sleep has created a significant talking point, blending political criticism with a dose of unintended humour and raising questions about the demands of his schedule.
