California Governor Gavin Newsom has engaged in a social media campaign targeting President Donald Trump, specifically addressing the president's apparent difficulties in maintaining alertness during official duties. Recently, Newsom shared an image on X, humorously titled "Presidential Walk of Fatigue," which depicted Trump in moments of apparent sleep during public engagements. This follows reports of Trump dozing off during a Cabinet meeting, prompting White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to assert that the president was "listening attentively" throughout the session.

Newsom has adopted the nickname "Dozy Don" for Trump, referencing multiple instances where the president seemed to be asleep while on duty. One such incident occurred during a ceremony for the U.S. Institute of Peace, where Trump was photographed appearing to sleep. Insiders close to Trump have previously commented on his sleeping habits, with Vice President JD Vance suggesting that Trump sleeps very little and expects high levels of productivity from his staff.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard echoed this sentiment, describing Trump as "absolutely tireless" and noting that he often works during long flights. CNN's Kaitlan Collins also reported that sources indicated Trump is very active during travel, often waking staff to engage in discussions.

Despite the ongoing discourse about Trump's sleep patterns, conservative commentators have attempted to frame his napping as a positive trait, with some drawing comparisons to historical figures like Thomas Edison. This narrative contrasts with the criticisms directed at Trump's opponent, President Joe Biden, who has also faced scrutiny regarding his alertness.