During a recent Fox News broadcast, President Donald Trump drew fresh attention after appearing unsteady while standing beside EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin at a news conference about the Clean Air Act.
As Zeldin delivered an extended explanation of policy details, cameras showed the 79-year-old president swaying slightly and at moments seeming to close his eyes for prolonged stretches. When the remarks concluded, Trump stepped up to the microphone and quipped, “That was long,” prompting an awkward pause before he added that the speech had been “great” and thanked Zeldin for his work.
Viewers quickly reacted online. Some expressed concern about the president’s physical condition, with a number of comments suggesting he looked fatigued or disengaged. Others pointed out the double standard in political discourse, arguing that similar footage of President Biden would have triggered intense criticism from conservative media. A few critics also referenced Trump’s late-night social media activity, suggesting it may be contributing to visible tiredness during official appearances.
The moment has reignited broader conversations about age and fitness for office. At 79, Trump is the oldest individual to assume the presidency, and scrutiny over his health has increased in recent months. According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal, aides have occasionally encouraged him to remain visibly attentive during public events.
Trump has dismissed concerns about his health, telling the publication that closing his eyes during events is simply a way of concentrating. “It’s very relaxing to me,” he said, adding that photographs can make it appear as though he is asleep when he is merely blinking. The White House has similarly maintained that the president’s eye-closing is a “listening mechanism,” not a sign of fatigue.
Still, the Fox News footage has fueled renewed debate, underscoring how closely every public appearance is scrutinized in today’s political climate.
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