Questions about President Donald Trump's energy and health have resurfaced following a recent White House gathering. During a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the President was captured on video appearing to nod off multiple times while his Secretaries spoke.
Videos and Photos Capture Sleepy Moments
Multiple observers documented Trump's apparent fatigue. One clip shows the President's eyes closing and his head dipping as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, seated directly beside him, addressed the room. In another video, Trump is seen fighting to keep his eyes open while Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner speaks.
Photographs from the event, taken by Getty Images and the Associated Press, further illustrate the moment. They show a drowsy-looking Trump seated at the head of the table, with Rubio speaking animatedly next to him. Other images capture the President looking on as members of his Cabinet deliver remarks.
A Visible and Persistent Injury
Adding to the visual narrative was a noticeable physical ailment. A large bandage covered a persistent bruise on Trump's right hand, which photographers noted does not appear to be healing. The prominent mark was clearly visible in images from the meeting.
Context from Past Remarks on Energy
The incident has prompted recall of a past statement about Trump's personal philosophy. In a 2017 profile for The New Yorker, writer Evan Osnos reported that Trump believes "a person, like a battery, is born with a finite amount of energy." The recent footage has led some commentators and observers to openly question whether the President's own "battery" is running low.
Public and Political Reaction
The videos and photos quickly circulated on social media and news platforms, igniting a wave of discussion. While political allies have not publicly addressed the specific moments, critics and media analysts have pointed to the footage as a potential sign of declining stamina. The combination of apparent drowsiness and the unexplained hand injury has become a focal point for public speculation about the 79-year-old President's current physical state.
As of now, the White House has not released any statement commenting on the President's demeanor during the meeting or providing an update on the condition of his injured hand.
