Overview
- The New York Times, using Roll Call calendars, reports 1,029 official events for Trump this year through Nov. 25 versus 1,688 in the comparable 2017 period, a decline of about 39%.
- Scheduled starts have shifted from an average of 10:31 a.m. in 2017 to about 12:08 p.m. in his second term, with most public appearances concentrated between noon and 5 p.m.
- The analysis notes far fewer domestic trips than in his first year, alongside an increase in international travel.
- Scrutiny intensified after a Nov. 6 Oval Office event where Trump appeared to nod off briefly, an episode described in the Times’ reporting.
- The White House and Trump’s physician say he is in excellent health, citing a favorable cardiac assessment, while former White House doctors say the disclosures lack sufficient detail; Trump publicly rejected the Times’ portrayal and said recent physical and cognitive tests were strong.