July 31st 2025.
During the 2016 US Presidential Election, Donald Trump coined the nickname "sleepy Joe" for his opponent, Joe Biden. This nickname was quickly adopted by other politicians and media outlets to criticize Biden's perceived lack of energy and alertness. However, as fate would have it, this nickname has now come back to haunt Trump himself.
Throughout his career, Biden has faced criticism for a few instances where he appeared to be dozing off, or reacting slowly to important events. Some even questioned if he was fit to serve as the leader of the country. Trump's use of the nickname seemed to fuel these concerns, as he tweeted "Welcome to the race, Sleepy Joe" in 2019.
But now, the tables have turned. During a recent press conference, Trump was seen struggling to keep his eyes open as his White House administration announced a new health tracking system. Despite his team's efforts to keep him engaged, the 79-year-old president's eyes continually drooped. It was a stark contrast to his usual energetic and boisterous demeanor.
As the press conference continued, Medicare administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz praised the new initiative and emphasized the importance of strong leadership. Trump, on the other hand, seemed disinterested and struggled to stay awake. This incident came just a day after his return from Scotland, where he had been busy opening a new golf course, announcing a trade deal, and meeting with foreign leaders.
This is not the first time Trump has been caught struggling to stay awake on the job. Despite his claims of excellent health, he has been seen dozing off during meetings and events multiple times. Just a few weeks ago, he appeared to nod off during an energy and AI summit in Pittsburgh. And during his "hush money" trial in 2023, where he was convicted for falsifying business records, he was caught falling asleep several times.
It's ironic that Trump's own nickname for Biden has now become a source of criticism for himself. As the saying goes, "what goes around, comes around." It seems that karma has caught up to Trump as he now faces the same accusations that he had once thrown at his rival.
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