President Trump is doubling down on his insistence that he “doesn’t sleep much,” claiming he’s “not a sleeper” even after being caught on camera appearing to be passed out during official events. Honestly, this is a tough position for the president because his current claim directly contradicts his previous political attacks. He used to frequently slam his predecessor, Joe Biden, for “sleeping all the time.” That’s why his emphatic denial that he’s “not a sleeper” is drawing so much attention right now, and this time Joe Biden has nothing to do with it.
The president made the comments during this week’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. A reporter asked President Trump about his time management formula, referencing previous comments about the Crown Prince’s own sleeping habits. President Trump responded by immediately linking their schedules, according to Unilad.
“He does not sleep much, and I don’t sleep much,” the president said. “I think we have the same schedule.” He then suggested that sleeping too much is bad for a commander-in-chief. “If you sleep a lot and you’re president … no, he’s not a sleeper, I’m not a sleeper, what else?”
Trump wants you to believe he’s not an old guy who gets tired
He framed his lack of sleep as a form of patriotism and dedication. He emphasized that when you love your job and your country, you’re constantly thinking about it. “I don’t want to sleep,” he claimed, adding that he can call the Crown Prince “almost anytime,” even at “the craziest times.”
While the president insists he’s wide awake, the evidence suggests otherwise. This insistence might shock you if you’ve seen the clips circulating online. The president has been caught on camera appearing to be taking a nap during official duties multiple times recently.
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Back in May, during a visit to Saudi Arabia, President Trump was videotaped with his eyes closed during a special ceremony. Even more recently, on November 6, he was again spotted appearing to have his eyes closed during an announcement about reducing the price of weight loss drugs.
Despite the visual evidence, the White House is pushing back hard. They’ve strenuously denied any accusation that the president fell asleep during the televised meetings. A scathing official response claimed President Trump was absolutely not sleeping during the drug price announcement. “The President was not sleeping,” the statement asserted.
The White House noted that he spoke throughout the announcement and took many questions from the press. They insisted the announcement was a historic reduction in prices for Americans struggling with conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
When journalists pressed the issue, a tense statement was given to CNN. The White House argued that the “failing, liberal media” was trying to push a “garbage narrative” instead of covering the life-saving announcement. I think it’s clear they don’t want the focus to be on his eyelids when such a big policy announcement is on the table.
