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Trump news at a glance: president denies falling asleep in public meetings as he defends ‘perfect’ health

Donald Trump attends a meeting of his cabinet on 2 December 2025.
Donald Trump attends a meeting of his cabinet on 2 December 2025. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Donald Trump has denied falling asleep while attending public meetings and robustly defended his health after the first year of his second term in office raised growing questions.

Trump, who at 79 is the oldest person to assume the US presidency, told the Wall Street Journal “my health is perfect” and expressed frustration with scrutiny of his wellbeing.

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