At a welcoming ceremony in Saudi Arabia, Donald Trump appeared to briefly fall asleep during the event, sparking viral clips and headlines suggesting fatigue or health issues. Critics noted that Trump, now 78, seemed drowsy and less alert, while photos later showed him slouched during meetings in Riyadh.

Some commentators and insiders speculated about his health, suggesting possible cognitive or physical decline similar to his father, who died with Alzheimer’s. Others, including Trump’s team, strongly denied these claims, calling them politically motivated “smears.”

Comparisons have also been made between Trump and Joe Biden’s alleged cognitive issues, detailed in Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s new book Original Sin, which accuses Biden’s aides of concealing his decline.

While Trump’s critics point to signs of ageing, his allies emphasize his busy schedule, international travels, and recent medical reports showing “great health” and “no neurological abnormalities.”

Despite ongoing debate about both leaders’ fitness, Trump’s team insists he remains sharp and energetic, calling the rumors evidence of “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”