The moment revived memories of an earlier admission: at a March rally he said he once "fell asleep" during a discussion about potential names for an Iran operation, a comment that drew headlines and online reaction.
Observers also pointed to a separate clip where Trump carefully lowered himself into a small desk to sign an order, gripping the sides for support. Social media users questioned his energy, while Trump has insisted in interviews that he feels physically and mentally strong, comparing his condition to decades past.