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Trump Appears Napping at Memorial Day, White House Denies Issues

5/26/2026

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Summary

Trump Falls Asleep

U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep during the Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on 25 May 2026.
Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke while Trump placed a wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before his eyes closed.
The White House said a CT scan by Dr. Sean Barbabella found no cardiovascular problems and blamed Trump’s hand bruises on handshaking and aspirin.

Summary

Trump Looks Bored

Acyn posted a clip of President Donald Trump that PatriotTakes amplified and labeled “Looks bored,” prompting rapid sharing on X and other sites.
BlueRibbonPAC, a Democratic-aligned PAC, said President Donald Trump is “unfit for office” and “has always been this way.”
Anthony Galli and journalist Aaron Rupar said President Donald Trump was squinting in the sun, not sleeping, and blinked for a long time during Hegseth’s remarks.

History

Historical Context

In February 1999 the Senate voted 55-45 to acquit President Bill Clinton, ending the second U.S. presidential impeachment and highlighting partisan disputes over a leader’s fitness. That precedent resurfaces in May 2026 when President Donald Trump’s apparent dozing at Arlington revives debates about health, competence, and political scrutiny.

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Trump Falls Asleep

U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep during the Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on 25 May 2026.
Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke while Trump placed a wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before his eyes closed.
The White House said a CT scan by Dr. Sean Barbabella found no cardiovascular problems and blamed Trump’s hand bruises on handshaking and aspirin.

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