Overview
- During a Nov. 18 photo op with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump said, “I’m not a sleeper,” in response to a question about his schedule.
- He said neither he nor the crown prince sleeps much and described speaking with him at “the craziest times.”
- Trump criticized Joe Biden as someone who “slept all the time,” including on the beach, using the exchange to attack his predecessor.
- Earlier this month, images and video from a weight‑loss drug announcement showed Trump with his eyes closed, prompting online ridicule.
- A White House spokesperson said Trump was not sleeping during that earlier event and noted he spoke and took questions, with no new medical updates provided.