CNN’s Jake Tapper Says Trump May Have Been Sleeping at Cabinet Meeting, but That’s Not Abnormal’ for a 79-Year-Old

Tommy Christopher Dec 3rd, 2025, 9:20 am

CNN anchor Jake Tapper defended President Donald Trump over the charge he fell asleep during a cabinet meeting, while also mocking the White House’s explanation and Trump’s late-night social media habits.

Trump held his final Cabinet meeting of the year, during which he repeatedly appeared to nod off or struggle to remain awake. The performance sparked viral mockery , and CNN circulated a six-box of the alleged naps.

On Tuesday’s edition of CNN’s The Lead , Tapper teased the news at the top of the show by cracking, “Wake up, Mr. President,” and adding, “From the man who coined the term ‘Sleepy Joe,’ President Tru

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