White House issues scathing response after Trump was seen ‘passed out’ in chair during meeting

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1. Trump Faces Criticism for Oval Office Appearance
The Trump administration issued a forceful statement after President Donald Trump appeared to slump in his chair and close his eyes during a televised Oval Office meeting. Social media quickly ridiculed him, recalling his past nickname for President Biden, “Sleepy Joe.”

2. Public Reaction and Mockery
Trump’s apparent struggle to stay awake occurred while Dr. Oz, his appointed head of Medicare services, announced plans to lower the cost of weight loss medications. California Governor Gavin Newsom joined the online mockery, dubbing him “Dozy Don” on X.

3. White House Response
The White House strongly denied that Trump was asleep, emphasizing his engagement during the announcement and claiming he answered questions from the press throughout the event. Officials described reports of him nodding off as “garbage.”

4. Policy Announcement
The meeting focused on reducing drug costs. Orally administered GLP-1 weight loss medications are expected to drop to $149 per month, while injectable forms would cost $249, marking a significant price reduction for Americans with conditions like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.

5. Criticism of Media Coverage
The administration criticized “liberal” journalists for focusing on Trump’s alleged nap rather than the policy announcement, insisting that the media were pushing a misleading narrative instead of reporting on the benefits of the new measures.

6. Separate Oval Office Incident
The week also saw another unusual event when a pharmaceuticals executive suddenly collapsed in the Oval Office. Photos circulated of Trump standing by while Dr. Oz, Health Secretary RFK Jr., and other staff rushed to assist the man.

7. Executive Recovered
Dr. Oz later confirmed that the executive had recovered after receiving medical attention. Despite the unusual incidents, the administration maintained that the president remained involved and attentive throughout the announcements.