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Trump Appears to Fall Asleep Again in Public, Further Fueling Speculation About His Health

HeadlineDec 19, 2025

During Thursday’s signing ceremony, Trump struggled to stay awake; it’s the latest in a series of recent public events where Trump appeared to fall asleep in front of cameras. That’s fueled further speculation about his health. California Congressmember Sydney Kamlager-Dove wrote on social media, “The Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi: Is administered through an infusion (for example, through the hand); can cause swelling, bleeding, or fluid leakage in the brain, requiring regular MRIs; can cause tiredness. Curious.”

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