President Donald Trump raised health concerns after appearing to fall asleep during a bill signing ceremony in the Oval Office. The incident happened while he was signing a bill to allow whole milk in school cafeterias again. Video footage showed him closing his eyes for a long time while surrounded by officials, aides, and guests.
Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a medical analyst who was the cardiologist for former Vice President Dick Cheney, shared the video and gave a serious warning. According to Huffpost, he said the president appears to be dealing with “excessive daytime somnolence,” which is a medical term for extreme sleepiness during the day.
Dr. Reiner made it clear this was not normal behavior. He wrote that “repeatedly falling asleep with a dozen people surrounding your desk is not normal. It needs to be evaluated.” The doctor suggested Trump needs a full medical checkup to find out what’s causing this problem.
The president’s health issues are becoming harder to ignore
This is not the first time Dr. Reiner has raised concerns about Trump’s health. The doctor has spoken out multiple times about the president’s physical condition. Most recently, he criticized Trump for taking higher doses of aspirin than doctors recommend, which can be dangerous without proper medical supervision.
Just last month, Dr. Reiner expressed serious worry after Trump gave a speech where he looked visibly unwell. The doctor pointed to both Trump’s tone during the speech and his “manic” pacing as reasons for concern. These health questions come as Trump has made controversial statements about his views on presidential power limits.
Dr. Reiner was direct about his feelings on the situation. He said, “I’m seriously concerned about the health of the president. No one should be happy to see the president like this. He looks unwell.” The combination of high aspirin doses, unusual pacing, and now falling asleep during public events suggests Trump needs a complete health assessment.
When a medical expert sees multiple warning signs like this, it raises questions about whether there’s an underlying health problem that could affect his ability to do his job. Meanwhile, Trump continues making bold political moves, including testing the waters for a third term.
The president’s health is always a matter of public importance. Having a leader who appears to struggle staying awake during official ceremonies is concerning, especially when medical professionals are calling for a full evaluation to find out what’s wrong.
Published: Jan 15, 2026 03:09 pm