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The New York TimesNOV 27
Trump's Public Appearances Drop 39% in Second Term
Is Trump prioritizing diplomacy over domestic public time, or are declining appearances a sign of age-related fatigue?
Above: U.S. President Donald Trump in the Rose Garden of the White House, on Nov. 25, 2025. Image credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
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Anti-Trump narrative
Trump's declining energy is becoming impossible to ignore as he approaches 80. His public appearances have dropped significantly, he's nodding off during meetings, and his schedule now conveniently avoids early mornings. The bruising on his hands and secretive medical procedures reveal a president whose body is failing him.
Pro-Trump narrative
Trump is the most accessible president in modern history, taking questions from hostile media daily and keeping an 80% hit rate for public engagement. His reduced domestic travel reflects smart prioritization of foreign diplomacy that's already resolved conflicts worldwide. The fatigue narrative is only a spin from media outlets that covered up Biden's decline.
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