Overview
- Footage from the Feb. 19 meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace shows the president with eyes closed during others’ remarks, with clips widely shared on social media.
- Coverage places the moment in a months-long pattern of on-camera drowsiness at official events that has renewed questions about his energy and fitness for office.
- The White House has previously cited preventive medical imaging showing good cardiac health, and Trump has said he “didn’t sleep” during past episodes.
- At the event, Trump said the U.S. would contribute $10 billion, other members pledged roughly $7 billion, and five countries agreed to send troops for Gaza stabilization, with Egypt and Jordan to train police and an initial focus on Rafah.
- The initiative has faced criticism as key U.S. allies including the UK, Germany, and France said they would not join.