During an Oval Office briefing on lowering the cost of weight loss medication, President Donald Trump was caught on camera appearing to doze off \u2014 a moment that quickly exploded across social media. Critics mocked the scene, with California Governor Gavin Newsom dubbing him \u201cDozy Don,\u201d a jab at Trump\u2019s longtime nickname for President Biden, \u201cSleepy Joe.\u201d At 78, now older than Biden was when he took office, Trump seemed to briefly nod off as Medicare chief Dr. Oz presented new pricing reforms.<\/p>\n
The White House swiftly denied the accusations, calling the reports \u201cgarbage\u201d and insisting Trump was \u201cfully engaged\u201d during the announcement. Officials claimed the president \u201ctook multiple questions and led discussions\u201d despite images showing his eyes closed and head tilted back. The fiery statement also lashed out at \u201cliberal media,\u201d accusing them of ignoring what the administration described as a \u201chistoric reduction\u201d in drug prices that could save lives and lower monthly costs for Americans.<\/p>\n
Under the new plan, the price of oral GLP-1 weight loss drugs is expected to drop to $149 per month, while injectable forms could cost $249. The administration said the move would expand access for patients dealing with obesity, diabetes, and related conditions \u2014 a signature promise under Trump\u2019s health affordability agenda.<\/p>\n
The event took another dramatic turn when a pharmaceutical executive suddenly collapsed during the same meeting. As officials rushed to help, cameras captured Trump standing apart, watching as Dr. Oz and Health Secretary RFK Jr. assisted. The man later recovered, according to Dr. Oz. Still, the twin incidents \u2014 a fainting guest and a seemingly sleeping president \u2014 turned what was meant to be a policy triumph into a viral spectacle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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