President Biden was caught on video appearing to rest his eyes during a summit with African leaders in Lobito, Angola.
While Tazania Vice President Philip Mpango speaks, the 82-year-old president can be seen sitting in the center of a table with officials from various African countries, closing his eyes and resting his head.
Biden's eyes remained closed for more than a minute. Otherwise, he was alert and made statements before and after short periods of time.
The White House did not respond to requests for comment.
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Biden appears to be resting his eyes during a summit with African leaders in Lobito, Angola on December 4, 2024. (Reuters)
Several observers on social media said the president appeared to have fallen asleep.
“Joe Biden fell asleep during a meeting with African leaders today,” Outkick founder Clay Travis posted on X. “But he's very sharp! Honestly, I feel like this was intentional. Who puts an 82-year-old on a plane for a three-day trip?” to Africa It takes 3 days! ”
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Biden attends a meeting at the Carlinho facility near Lobito, Angola, on December 4, 2024. (Reuters/Elizabeth Franz)
Jake Schneider, former rapid response director for President-elect Trump's campaign, quipped: “Mr. Biden literally falls asleep during a meeting in Africa. Who's running this country?”
Denver-based radio host Ross Kaminski and others criticized the episode, calling it “embarrassing” for the United States.
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Biden shakes hands with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema at the Cariño facility near Lobito, Angola, on December 4, 2024, as Tanzanian Vice President Philippe Isdol Mpango stands next to him. (Reuters/Elizabeth Franz)
“It's incredible that our enemies didn't challenge us more even though we basically don't have a president,” Kamisinky told X.
Earlier Tuesday, Biden announced $1 billion in humanitarian aid to help Africans displaced by historic drought and food insecurity.
“The United States remains the world's largest provider of humanitarian aid and development assistance, and that will continue to increase. That's the right thing for the world's richest country to do,” Biden said in a speech in Angola. Ta. “Today, I am announcing more than $1 billion in new humanitarian assistance to Africans forced from their homes by historic drought and food insecurity. I know you're looking for investment.
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Biden's visit to Angola this week will be the president's first time setting foot on African soil during his term, and comes as North Carolinians continue to face hardship after Hurricane Helen caused destruction and devastation in late September. This visit was made during a busy period.
The White House last month requested $98 billion in additional disaster relief funding to support efforts in Helene-hit areas.
Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner contributed to this report.
