A viral video appearing to show President Donald Trump momentarily dozing off during a meeting has triggered fresh speculation about his health.
A medical expert on X suggested that the symptoms could point to a disorder, specifically sleep apnea, which is a common problem that can be treated.
The video shows Trump seated during an Oval Office presser, appearing to close his eyes momentarily before he opens them again.
Users online who were watching live footage wondered if he had just fallen asleep, with one user writing, 'Trump is about to hit REM on camera during an Oval Office event. It's just incredible.'
Another user questioned cable news and wrote, 'How is this not the lead story on every cable news network and printed press? He seems to fall asleep everyday like this.'
Congress Member Ted Lieu showed concern over Trump's health and wrote, 'There is something mentally wrong with the President of the United States. There is also something physically wrong with the President of the United States.'
A medical expert, Jonathan Reiner, suggested that symptoms like difficulty staying awake in meetings can sometimes be linked to sleep apnea, a disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.
According to Mayo Clinic, sleep apnea often leads to poor sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness, and there are things that can be done to improve these symptoms.
