It is the latest chapter in a running online narrative about Trump's alleged tendency to fall asleep during official appearances, one the White House has repeatedly and firmly denied. Nonetheless, the synchronicity of the moment was enough to send the clip viral, with users flooding the replies to joke about a hidden 'wake-up' button. Franklin has not publicly addressed the viral clip, and the White House has not issued any statement specifically naming or defending her in connection with the theory. I was so honored to join President Trump in the Oval Office today for the signing of an Executive Order recognizing Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendation. Speaking about earlier footage, Trump said people had simply caught him 'blinking', insisting that closing his eyes is something he finds relaxing rather than evidence of sleep.