Donald Trump's Cabinet Meeting Takes Wild Turn: Official's Jarring Move Leaves Him Slumped in His Chair

Donald Trump, at 79, convened his ninth public Cabinet meeting of 2025 on December 2, quickly becoming a trending topic. Much of the focus centered on the president, who appeared to be resting his eyes, but budget chief Russ Vought also attracted significant attention.During the nearly three-hour session, a photograph emerged of Vought, 49, doodling on a White House-branded notepad, which rapidly went viral. Captured by Associated Press photographer Julia Demaree Nikhinson, his doodle depicted trees, mountains, clouds, and an upward arrow.Vought's decision to illustrate a nature scene while Cabinet members lauded Trump raised eyebrows, leading to speculation about his level of engagement. Responses on social media varied, with some mocking his focus and others expressing sympathy for the pressure he faced. Additionally, criticism of Vought's controversial management of workforce reductions fueled the conversation. The meeting trended further because Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was also ridiculed for a humorous typo on his nameplate.