A brief, unguarded moment during a White House briefing has sparked a major political and online controversy. Cameras captured President Donald Trump with his eyes closed and head leaning back while his official, Dr. Mehmet Oz, delivered a speech on new weight loss drug policies. The clip spread rapidly across the internet, leading critics to bestow a new nickname on the president: “Dozy Don.”
The incident did not go unnoticed by Trump’s political opponents. California Governor Gavin Newsom, whose office has used the “Dozy Don” moniker before, was quick to comment on the new footage. He posted the label on social media, and his press office later shared a creative post referencing “The Nodfather,” a clear play on the famous film title. The jab carries particular weight given Trump’s own history of questioning the energy and alertness of his rivals.
The White House response was swift and forceful, dismissing the entire story as a “garbage narrative.” In an official statement, the administration insisted the president was not sleeping but was, in fact, actively engaged throughout the event. They emphasized that he spoke and took questions from the press, and they accused liberal media outlets of ignoring what they called a historic healthcare achievement in favor of a trivial non-story.
The proposed policy at the center of the event aims to significantly reduce the cost of popular GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes medications. The administration’s plan would lower the price of oral versions to $149 per month and injectable forms to $249. Officials argued that this policy would save Americans money and improve lives, expressing frustration that the public discussion had shifted from the policy itself to the president’s demeanor.
The week at the White House was marked by more than just this one awkward moment. At a separate event, a pharmaceutical executive collapsed, causing a brief panic among attendees. Photos showed officials, including Dr. Oz, rushing to aid the man. This series of events contributed to a perception of a chaotic atmosphere, with online commentators quickly using the incidents to make broader political points about the current administration’s stability.
