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Videos Supposedly Show Trump Asleep During 2024 Republican National Convention

The internet is always on the lookout for footage of the president falling asleep on the job.

by Joey Esposito, July 17, 2024


U.S. President Donald Trump listens to members of his Cabinet speak during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC

Image courtesy of Win McNamee, accessed via Getty Images


After losing the 2020 U.S. presidential election to Joe Biden, Donald Trump took to criticizing Biden's age and perceived mental decline by nicknaming him "Sleepy" Joe (among many other things). 

When Trump returned to office in 2025, he went so far as to display his criticism of Biden in a new White House Presidential Walk of Fame with a plaquewhose opening line read: "Sleepy Joe Biden was, by far, the worst President in American History." 

During Trump's second term, his critics were quick to pounce on any moment in which it appeared Trump was falling asleep at various events — from the funeral of Pope Francis to the UFC event at the White House — which means the Snopes inbox has been inundated with such claims. 

We've put together some of the most popular fact-checks about Trump's alleged naps:


By Joey Esposito

Joey Esposito has written for a variety of entertainment publications. He's into music, video games ... and birds.

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On the left, a fake image of Donald Trump sleeping face-down on his desk in the ornate Oval Office, with his tongue out. On the right, a real image of Donald Trump with his eyes closed while an adviser behind him speaks.

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April 24, 2026

The authentic footage of Trump appearing drowsy came from an April 23, 2026, meeting in the Oval ...

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Online images don't prove Trump fell asleep during Pope Francis' funeral

April 29, 2025

The president's eyes were closed at some moments during the funeral, but so were first lady Mela ...

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Users shared videos alleging to show President Trump dozing off and falling asleep during a leng ...

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July 17, 2024

Former U.S. President Donald Trump was officially designated the GOP's nominee for president on ...

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