During a lengthy Cabinet meeting this week, President Donald Trump drew fresh attention online after appearing to drift off while others spoke — leading critics to jokingly label him “Commander in Sleep.” The 79-year-old initially launched into the session with energy, asking each Cabinet member to highlight their first-year achievements. But as the two-hour meeting wore on, cameras caught the president’s eyes closing for several moments.

The gathering covered a wide range of topics, from his administration’s approach to drug trafficking to ongoing questions about his health. Social media users quickly seized on the footage, reviving recent claims that he has dozed off during other meetings in the past few weeks.

The White House pushed back firmly. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt insisted Trump was alert throughout what she described as a “marathon” session, arguing that brief moments of stillness were simply the president listening closely.

Trump himself dismissed concerns about his stamina. He criticized reporters for repeatedly questioning his health and contrasted himself with political rivals, claiming he handles multiple press engagements a day with ease. His comments came shortly after the release of recent MRI results, which the White House said were entirely normal.

As the meeting progressed, however, viewers again noticed the president growing quiet and closing his eyes while others addressed the room — prompting renewed online teasing. Supporters countered by pointing to his more fiery remarks at the end of the meeting, where he sharply criticized Democratic leaders and Somali-born Representative Ilhan Omar.

The White House has not issued further comment.