Democratic Lawmakers Question Trump's Fitness Over Eye-Closing Incidents at Public Events
Democratic representatives raised concerns that President Trump's habit of closing his eyes during public events and meetings suggests he may be falling asleep, potentially compromising his ability to handle national security matters. The White House has denied the president is sleeping, characterizing the incidents as blinking or intentional eye-closing while remaining attentive. The dispute reflects broader partisan disagreement over Trump's fitness for office at age 79.
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove of California took to the House floor to express concern that President Trump's pattern of closing his eyes during Cabinet meetings, press conferences, and public events indicates he is unfit to make informed national security decisions. Other Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Ted Lieu, cited multiple instances including a recent NBA Finals game where the president appeared to fall asleep. The White House has consistently denied these characterizations, with spokesperson Davis Ingle stating that Trump possesses "sharpness, unmatched energy, and historic accessibility" and remains in excellent health. Trump, at 79 the oldest president ever inaugurated, has long maintained he is in near-perfect health and has released annual physical results asserting his good health, though the administration has not disclosed his medications or details of certain medical procedures. The dispute centers on the interpretation of brief eye-closing moments captured in photographs and video during public appearances.
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