US President Donald Trump faced fresh scrutiny this week after a video showed him fighting sleep during a cabinet meeting at the White House.
The clip quickly went viral on social media, sparking another round of questions about his age and health.
Trump appears to doze off several times in the video, leaning forward and back in his chair during the two hour and 18 minute meeting.
Viewers pointed out that the 79-year-old president seemed to struggle to keep his eyes open while cabinet members discussed their performance.
Ironically, Trump began the meeting by criticising media coverage that highlighted age related challenges he faces.
When asked if the president had fallen asleep, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump listened with “full attention” and led the meeting.
This is the second time in a month that cameras caught Trump dozing during an official event. On November 6, he briefly shut his eyes in the Oval Office, which led to more debate in the US media about his fitness and stamina.
Trump has expressed frustration over this coverage in recent days. The White House released results of his doctor’s “advanced imaging tests” and described his overall health as “excellent.”