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Trump Nods Off at Defense Roundtable, Health Questions Rise

7/16/2026

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President Donald Trump fell asleep during a roundtable with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at Army War College in Pennsylvania July 16, 2026.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised President Donald Trump, causing President Donald Trump to open eyes at word “president.”
White House declined comment, noting incidents of President Donald Trump dozing off at events.
Observers said President Donald Trump’s age, lapses raise questions about health and ability to fulfill duties.

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President Donald Trump fell asleep during a roundtable with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at Army War College in Pennsylvania July 16, 2026.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised President Donald Trump, causing President Donald Trump to open eyes at word “president.”
White House declined comment, noting incidents of President Donald Trump dozing off at events.
Observers said President Donald Trump’s age, lapses raise questions about health and ability to fulfill duties.