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Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Was Donald Trump dozing off during welcome ceremony in Saudi Arabia? Viral video sparks ‘sleepy Don' jibes online
US President 's trip to Saudi Arabia gathered a lot of attention, but not for the reasons his team might have hoped. While on a diplomatic visit to the Middle East, the 78-year-old US president was caught on camera with his eyes frequently closing during a special welcome ceremony held in his honour at the Saudi royal court, prompting many on the internet to wonder if he was feeling sleepy. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The incident quickly went viral, with social media users slamming Trump as 'Sleepy Don" and "Dozey Don." Netizens posted a range of comments, with some suggesting it was jet lag, while others responded by sharing clips of former US President Joe Biden in similar situations. Trump landed in Riyadh on Tuesday as part of a four-day diplomatic mission, which he claims will bring billions in investments and trade agreements with Gulf nations. However, the US president was frequently seen with his eyes closed during the ceremony. At the event, , Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, extended a warm welcome to Trump. 'Trump is having a hard time keeping his eyes open in Saudi Arabia,' tweeted reporter Aaron Rupar, sharing a video of Trump seemingly nodding off on X. Other users joined in, with one commenting, 'Sleepy Don can barely keep his eyes open while representing the United States in Saudi Arabia. If this were President Biden, there would be nonstop coverage of his cognitive condition and physical fitness. Where is the media outrage?' The White House did not comment immediately on the incident. It's not the first time that Trump has faced allegations of dozing off in public, and the moment in Riyadh has reignited discussions about the president's age and stamina. Trump's predecessor, Biden, has been frequently mocked by Trump as 'Sleepy Joe.' But now, some are questioning whether the same standard is being applied to Trump, particularly as he is set to become the oldest sitting US president during the final year of his second term. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A similar instance occurred during his 2024 hush money trial, where reporters in the courtroom claimed Trump appeared to fall asleep during the proceedings. In response, Trump denied the allegations in a post on Truth Social, writing, 'I don't fall asleep during the Crooked D.A.'s Witch Hunt, especially not today. I simply close my beautiful blue eyes, sometimes, listen intensely, and take it ALL in!!!'
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Trump's sleepy moment at Saudi Summit sparks social media jokes and criticism; ‘Visualising that new floating palace'
Donald Trump's enthusiasm for his trip to Saudi Arabia was short-lived as netizens trolled the 78-year-old president for dozing off at key summit with Gulf leaders. Trump declared he will achieve billions in trade agreements and investments with Gulf countries during his four-day diplomatic tour to the Middle East, which began Tuesday when he landed in Riyadh. However, it seemed that the lengthy red-eye flight from the United States had taken its toll; Trump was constantly spotted with his eyes closed and even seemed to startle himself awake at a special ceremony. The event saw the attendance of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia. MBS was more understanding of Trump's lack of focus, but social media viewers were quick to point it out. Reporter Aaron Rupar shared a video of Trump seemingly dozing off on X and wrote, 'Trump is having a hard time keeping his eyes open in Saudi Arabia.' 'He's just visualising that new floating palace he's getting,' one X user commented on Rupar's post. 'Trump's napping through Saudi talks? Maybe he's saving energy for his next golf game. Real leadership, folks,' another user trolled Trump. 'Sleepy Don can barely keep his eyes open while representing the United States in Saudi Arabia. If this were President Biden, there would be nonstop coverage of his cognitive condition and physical fitness. Where is the media outrage?' a third user wrote. Also Read: Trump asks Saudi Crown Prince MBS 'How Do You Sleep at Night?' in bizarre speech, takes dig at Tim Cook Trump has frequently been accused of sleeping in public. He will surpass Joe Biden as the oldest sitting president in American history in the last year of his second term. His 2024 hush money trial was one of the most well-known events as reporters inside the New York courthouse claimed that he seemed to nod off during the significant proceedings. However, Trump rejected the claim and asserted that he remained fully conscious throughout the trial. 'I don't fall asleep during the Crooked D.A.'s Witch Hunt, especially not today. I simply close my beautiful blue eyes, sometimes, listen intensely, and take it ALL in!!!' Trump wrote on Truth Social.
