Washington, Nov 09 (V7N)- U.S. President Donald Trump has once again made headlines—this time after a video surfaced showing him sitting with his eyes closed during a public appearance in the Oval Office. The footage, which went viral on Saturday, has sparked a wave of criticism and speculation from opposition figures.

In the video, President Trump appears to close his eyes repeatedly and even rub them while seated behind the Resolute Desk during a Thursday press event, where he was announcing a new government initiative to reduce the price of a popular weight-loss drug. Several senior administration officials were also present.

Critics quickly seized on the footage. The press office of California Governor Gavin Newsom reposted the clip on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), captioning it, “The sleeping Don is back.”

However, the White House swiftly dismissed the claims, stating that the president was “fully engaged” throughout the event. “President Trump did not fall asleep. He spoke the entire time and answered questions from reporters,” a spokesperson said.

Despite the clarification, the clip continues to circulate widely online, fueling debate and mockery among Trump’s opponents as he begins his second term in office.

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