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A viral moment from the Turkey summit has sparked a fresh debate online after footage appeared to show U.S. President Donald Trump closing his eyes during a high-level meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

The clip, recorded during NATO summit events in Turkey, quickly spread across social media, with critics questioning whether Trump was tired after a demanding travel schedule and packed diplomatic meetings. Supporters, however, argued that the footage does not prove he was asleep and that brief eye-closing moments can happen during long discussions.

In this video, we break down the viral Trump-Erdoğan meeting clip, the reactions from critics and supporters, the NATO summit context, and the ongoing debate surrounding presidential stamina and public appearances.

Watch the full report for the latest updates and analysis on the viral footage from Turkey.

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00:02A viral moment from the NATO summit in Turkey has sparked a fresh debate over U.S. President
00:08Donald Trump's health and stamina. Videos circulating online appeared to show Trump
00:14with his eyes closed for extended periods during official events, leading critics to
00:19accuse him of falling asleep during the high-level meeting. The clips emerged during the July 7 and
00:268 NATO summit in Ankara, where Trump was attending bilateral meetings, press events, and discussions
00:32with world leaders, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Social media users quickly
00:40shared the footage, with critics claiming the moments showed Trump struggling to stay awake
00:45during important proceedings. Some posts described it as a sign of exhaustion or questioned whether
00:52his age was affecting his ability to handle a demanding international schedule.
00:57However, there has been no official confirmation that Trump was actually asleep during the Turkey
01:03events. The footage shows his eyes closed at various moments, but there is no evidence of
01:08him being unresponsive or unable to participate. Supporters of the president pushed back against
01:14the criticism, arguing that closing one's eyes during long meetings or speeches does not necessarily mean
01:21someone is asleep. They pointed to Trump's continued participation in summit activities, including
01:26meetings, announcements, and press interactions. The debate comes as Trump faces ongoing public
01:33scrutiny over his age and physical stamina. Similar viral moments in the past have triggered
01:39discussions about whether he was resting his eyes, concentrating, or briefly dozing off during long
01:45official gatherings. Analysts have also noted the demanding nature of international travel. Trump arrived
01:51in Turkey after a long overnight flight from the United States, followed by a packed schedule involving
01:57ceremonies, diplomatic meetings, and media appearances. During the summit, Trump remained active in
02:04discussions with NATO allies and addressed several issues, including relations with Turkey, defense
02:10cooperation and regional security matters. The White House has not released any health update related to
02:17the viral clips, and no medical emergency has been reported. For now, the footage continues to fuel a
02:23political debate, with critics viewing it as a sign of fatigue, while supporters argue it has been
02:29exaggerated for political reasons. As the videos continue spreading online, the focus remains on whether the
02:36moment reflects simple tiredness during a demanding summit, or something more.
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