Overview
- Trump signed an executive order to reschedule marijuana to a lower federal classification to expand research and potential medical uses, and recreational use remains illegal under federal law.
- Footage from the signing shows his eyes closing at the Resolute Desk before he stirred, renewing scrutiny of the 79-year-old president’s stamina.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom’s press team mocked the clip on X with posts reading “NAP TIME FOR THE BIG GUY” and “SEND IN THE ADULTS!!! GRANDPA IS TIRED.”
- Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said he was “listening attentively,” and Trump has said he received “PERFECT Marks” on recent medical exams that included an October MRI.
- A New York Times analysis reported nearly a 40% drop in official appearances during his second term, and a planned public signing of the defense policy bill Thursday evening was canceled.