Donald Trump won the last presidential election, in part, by successfully taunting “Sleepy Joe” Biden for his decrepitude. So it’s pretty awkward that the president appears to be sleeping in meetings with increasing regularity.

Trump was caught closing his eyes for extended periods on Thursday afternoon during an Oval Office meeting on what he called “Beautiful, Clean Coal.” He rested his eyes for at least 37 seconds while Interior secretary Doug Burgum was speaking:

Trump is struggling to stay conscious in the Oval Office yet again pic.twitter.com/p8oFVJE0gn— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 4, 2026

Trump is struggling to stay conscious in the Oval Office yet again pic.twitter.com/p8oFVJE0gn

And slumped back in his chair as EPA administrator Lee Zeldin addressed reporters:

Trump appears to be completely passed out asleep during his 3pm Oval Office announcement pic.twitter.com/gKyNjvgZW3— Headquarters (@HQNewsNow) June 4, 2026

Trump appears to be completely passed out asleep during his 3pm Oval Office announcement........

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