Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTrump has faced accusations of falling asleep during meetings (Getty)Donald Trump appeared to doze off during an Oval Office press briefing on "clean coal" while Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum were speaking. Democrats and liberals quickly mocked Trump on social media, coining the term "Commander-in-Sleep" and referencing previous similar incidents. The White House vehemently denied that Trump was asleep, responding to critics with strong language and asserting that his eyes were open or that he was merely blinking. Hunter Biden joined in the mockery, while others, including cardiologist Jonathan Reiner and Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu, expressed concerns about Trump's health and fitness. Secretary of State Marco Rubio countered these claims, stating that he had never seen Trump fall asleep and that he "doesn't sleep," while the White House Physician had previously declared Trump to be in "excellent health." In fullDemocrats mock ‘the Commander-in-Sleep’ after Trump appears to nod off in latest White House appearanceThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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