Footage shows moment Donald Trump 'falls asleep' at worst time possible during chaotic press conference

Viewers of a recent White House news conference noticed the President seemingly dozing off while government official Dr. Mehmet Oz was speaking.

Ironically, the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services noted that 'people can sleep again' as Donald Trump was seemingly seen with his eyes closed.

The health-focused press conference has already made news after a man collapsed behind Trump's desk at the Oval Office.

While the US president announced his weight loss drug cost reduction plan on Thursday, the individual appeared to faint as Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks could be heard asking: “Are you OK? Gordon, you OK?”

He would later be confirmed as one of Eli Lilly's guests, the company best known for manufacturing Mounjaro, and Trump didn't give much away with his expression while medical staff attended to the man.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the representative was 'okay' after treatment after 'The White House Medical Unit quickly jumped into action'.

President Trump would explain that the man got a 'little bit lightheaded', though he did not mention the other moment in the press conference which circulated on social media.

The 79-year-old, who has boasted about his 'exceptional health' in the past, could be seen drifting into dreamland while Dr Oz spoke about the President's recent deal with pharmaceutical companies for lower weight loss drug costs.

In the meantime, Trump decides to take a nap.

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Taking to X, some users shared what they thought of the comically timed moment, with one writing: "In the meantime, Trump decides to take a nap," with another adding: "He called Biden 'Sleepy Joe' but he is the one passing out in front of the entire country."

A different user called him 'Dozy Don', while a fourth commented: "Dr. Oz linking obesity to dementia while Trump’s slumped over at his desk is absolutely a choice..."

It hasn't been confirmed if Trump started to fall asleep or not, though this isn't the first time claims of his tiredness in important moments have surfaced.

Some claimed that he dozed off in previous meetings and at events such as the Pope's funerals, though apart from photos of the President with his eyes closed and short videos, there isn't much else to confirm it.

As for the man who fainted during the press conference, Ricks later said: “If you've ever been in the Oval Office, you stand a long time and it's warm,

“I'm pleased to say that the White House medical staff did a great job, and he's doing great, so nothing to be concerned about. Thanks for your concern.”

The chaotic press conference comes after a deal was struck between Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to lower prices of obesity drugs for certain Medicare enrollees, a move that was announced during the conference.