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Trump Allegedly Dozed at UFC; Doctor Confirms Sharp Minds

6/15/2026

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Summary

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U.S. President Donald Trump was accused of dozing off at the UFC Freedom 250 event for his 80th birthday.
UFC president Dana White staged the $60m (£45m) show with a 92-foot “Claw” above the octagon, prompting 25th Amendment calls.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s doctor reported a perfect 30/30 cognitive score in May, after a dozing claim during Game 3 of the NBA Finals that critics called the “most expensive taxpayer-funded nap.”

History

Historical Context

In 1992 incumbent President George H. W. Bush, whose 89% post-Gulf War approval had fallen to below 50% amid a recession and a 7.8% unemployment rate, faced Republican criticism over his age and a broken tax pledge. The same year Bill Clinton won the presidency, illustrating how doubts about a leader’s health and policy can reshape electoral battles.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump was accused of dozing off at the UFC Freedom 250 event for his 80th birthday.
UFC president Dana White staged the $60m (£45m) show with a 92-foot “Claw” above the octagon, prompting 25th Amendment calls.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s doctor reported a perfect 30/30 cognitive score in May, after a dozing claim during Game 3 of the NBA Finals that critics called the “most expensive taxpayer-funded nap.”

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