Trump, 79, Falls Asleep After Signing Marijuana Exec Order

Friday, December 19, 2025

President Trump struggled to stay awake while discussing his order reclassifying marijuana.

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TAPPER: Earlier today - this isn't the first time - Trump appeared to be struggling to keep eyes open. Does that worry you? REINER: It's jarring to see him go from basically asleep in the Oval to this rapid fire pace during a 30-minute speech he gave in 18. There's been a lot of health issues.

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-- Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) Dec 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM

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... Even as doctors extolled the benefits from having more research opportunities and medical applications for cannabis, Trump had difficulty keeping his eyes open, having to shift in his seat in order to stay awake. ...

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-12-19 01:16 PM | Reply

Just let the old man sleep.

It's better for the country.

#2 | Posted by Zed at 2025-12-19 01:17 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

The edibles were just kicking in.

#3 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2025-12-19 01:39 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

"He's not asleep. He's got his eyes closed and his head leaned back."
Susie "Mother" Wiles
White House "Chief of Staff"
people.com

So there.

#4 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-12-19 01:54 PM | Reply

Should have smoked up AFTER he signed it.

#5 | Posted by kwrx25 at 2025-12-19 04:13 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Clinton inhaled
Trump inhaled Putin's ------

#6 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-12-19 07:28 PM | Reply

That's what happens when you drink four infused Diet Cokes, right Melania?

#7 | Posted by catdog at 2025-12-19 09:50 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

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#8 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-12-20 01:25 PM | Reply

That's what happens when you drink four infused Diet Cokes, right Melania?

#7 | Posted by catdog at 2025-12-19 09:50 PM | FLAG MEH

Maybe if she took some aspirin with it.

#9 | Posted by RightisTrite at 2025-12-20 02:02 PM | Reply

Weed isn't his thing. He's more likely habitually zooming the cosmos fueled on some magic powder(s) guaranteed to pharmacologically remind his infamously fragile ego he's on top of the #%&! world, Ma! As per his grandstanding EO graciously allowing long-stymied "research" to resume...baby steps, I suppose.

#10 | Posted by dutch46 at 2025-12-21 01:16 AM | Reply

@#4 ... He's got his eyes closed and his head leaned back. ...

OK, while I do not agree, let's go with that for the nonce.

That is appropriate behavior for the President of the United States during an important press conference?

#11 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-12-21 02:54 AM | Reply