President Donald Trump attended the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, alongside First Lady Melania Trump. The event honored the 184 victims of the 2001 attack on the Pentagon, with the names of the victims read aloud and a bell tolling between each. Unlike the ceremonies in New York City, where political speeches are not allowed, Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered remarks at the Pentagon following the reading of names. Online reactions to Trump’s appearance were mixed, with some social media users commenting that he looked "sleepy" and appeared to have his eyes closed at times. One user with over 100,000 followers on X wrote, "A Sleepy Donald Trump has decided to take a nap at the Pentagon Ceremony," while others noted that Trump seemed to doze during parts of Hegseth’s speech. The White House responded by stating that the president was "solemnly listening" and remembering the victims. Journalist Aaron Rupar, known for sharing viral clips of Trump on social media, noted that the president "sounds absolutely exhausted" during the event and shared a video of his remarks. White House spokesperson Davis Ingle dismissed claims that Trump was asleep, calling them "ridiculously lying." These comments come amid ongoing public and political scrutiny of Trump’s health, particularly as he approaches his 80th birthday. In previous years, Trump has faced similar criticism over moments where he appears to lose focus or close his eyes for extended periods. The controversy over Trump’s appearance at the 9/11 ceremony echoes past debates over his health and energy levels. Trump has often criticized his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, by calling him "Sleepy Joe," a nickname that has drawn attention to the contrast in how each president is perceived. The White House has previously defended Trump’s performance, contrasting it with what they describe as the previous administration’s alleged concealment of Biden’s health issues.