On Jan. 29, 2026, Donald Trump finally addressed the growing pile of videos showing him with his eyes closed during White House meetings. His explanation was not medical. It wasn’t even defensive. He now says he’s just bored.
Several clips of “Dozy Don” have gone viral in the past few months. We’ve all seen Trump slumped back in his chair during briefings with his eyes closed while officials spoke around him. Such clips have raised questions about his attention, stamina, and fitness for office. Yet, the White House initially avoided addressing the footage directly.
