President Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep during a high-profile press conference at the White House on July 30, 2025, where he was leading the launch of a new federal health initiative focused on advancing technology in Medicare services.
The event was held to introduce a new initiative called “Making Health Technology Great Again,” aimed at modernizing the use of patient data in the healthcare system.
After delivering a short opening speech, Trump sat down while Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Medicare Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz continued with detailed presentations.
As Dr. Oz explained the new plan for managing Medicare patient data, Trump appeared to nod off several times, closing his eyes for extended moments and slumping slightly in his seat.
The appearance came shortly after Trump returned from a multi-day trip to Scotland, where he attended meetings and opened a new golf resort.
Some have speculated that travel fatigue may have played a role in his drowsiness.
The incident drew attention on social media, where many were quick to recall Trump’s past criticisms of President Joe Biden, often mocking him for low energy or seeming tired.
Now, those same users pointed out, Trump appeared to be struggling to stay alert during a key event about healthcare technology.
This isn’t the first time Trump has shown signs of fatigue in public. Earlier in July, he appeared briefly drowsy at an energy summit in Pittsburgh.
Reports from last year’s hush-money trial also mentioned similar behavior, with observers noting that he repeatedly closed his eyes while seated in court.
Although Trump’s team has often spoken about his endurance, episodes like this have sparked new conversations about how he handles long appearances and detailed discussions—especially as he continues to make frequent public and media appearances during his campaign season.