Sleepy Joe Biden takes a long nap during a meeting with African leaders

Trump, who coined the nickname “Sleepy Joe” during the 2020 presidential campaign, often uses it to highlight Biden’s gaffes and moments of perceived inattention. The video quickly became political material, with critics pointing to Biden’s age as a growing concern, particularly as he prepares for a re-election campaign.

This is not the first time Biden has come under scrutiny for his alertness and mental acuity. Over the years, his frequent verbal gaffes — from mispronunciations to confusing anecdotes — have fueled criticism from opponents and sparked memes that never seem to leave the internet. Supporters argue that Biden’s occasional missteps are exaggerated and humanize him, but critics are using them as ammunition in the debate over whether he is too old to serve effectively as president, even as his presidency is in its final weeks.