Trump logs long hours in Oval Office, challenging fatigue claims
Think President Donald Trump is slowing down? Think again, as newly released Oval Office logs reveal a grueling schedule that would exhaust most folks half his age.
These previously unpublished “private narrative” documents, covering 10 weekdays from Nov. 12 to Nov. 25, were shared with the New York Post to counter claims of “signs of fatigue” published by the New York Times.
Spanning roughly 50-hour workweeks, these logs exclude weekend duties or late-night social media activity. They paint a picture of a 79-year-old leader tackling trade reforms, immigration policy, and even White House construction projects with relentless drive.
Challenging the Fatigue Narrative with Hard Data
On Nov. 12, Trump’s day began at 10:30 a.m. with a staff meeting and didn’t wrap until after 10:40 p.m., logging 32 meetings and calls, including a bill-signing to end a 43-day government shutdown. His schedule included six calls to lawmakers and a late dinner with Wall Street CEOs, showing no hint of slowing down.
The following day, Nov. 13, featured 17 meetings and calls over eight and a half hours, starting with a sit-down alongside Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. From intelligence briefings to a tele-rally for a Tennessee congressional candidate, his agenda remained packed and varied.
By Nov. 14, Trump was already on the phone with foreign leaders by 8:21 a.m., addressing border tensions between Cambodia and Thailand. Eighteen additional meetings and a media interview filled his day before he headed to Mar-a-Lago for the weekend, still engaging reporters for nearly half an hour on Air Force One.
White House Pushes Back on Media Spin
The New York Times piece, titled “Shorter Days, Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office,” drew sharp criticism from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who called it a distorted take based on incomplete public schedules. “The truth is President Trump never stops working, and his private schedule, Truth Social posts, and around-the-clock engagement on every issue proves just that,” Leavitt told The Post.
Leavitt’s frustration points to a broader pattern of media outlets cherry-picking data to fit a preconceived storyline. If the goal is to paint Trump as fading, these logs, showing meetings often starting before 11 a.m., shred that narrative with raw facts.
Susie Wiles echoed this sentiment, highlighting Trump’s unmatched stamina. “I cannot imagine anybody with more dedication and focus and work ethic than Donald Trump,” she told The Post, noting how his energy seems to surge with the demands placed on him.
Global Trips Showcase Unyielding Energy
Trump’s international travel further undercuts any notion of diminished capacity, with recent trips across the Middle East and East Asia packed with high-stakes deal-signings. From Oct. 25 to 30, he moved through Qatar, Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, even dancing with native performers on the tarmac after a 23-hour flight.
In South Korea, a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was followed by a return to Washington, D.C., where he handed out Halloween candy on the White House lawn. Wiles noted, “As for Asia, he doesn’t sleep… or he sleeps minimally,” a testament to a pace that leaves staff scrambling to keep up.
Staffers take shifts on these grueling trips because, as Wiles put it, “nobody could possibly keep up with him.” The bed in his Air Force One cabin, she added, remains untouched, a small detail that speaks volumes about his refusal to rest.
A Leader Defying Age and Expectations
At 79, Trump stands as the second-oldest president to serve, yet his actions defy the stereotypes of age-related decline that some in the press seem eager to pin on him. The contrast with past coverage of other leaders’ struggles, which often went unchallenged, suggests a double standard worth questioning.
These logs aren’t just a schedule; they’re a rebuttal to those who underestimate his resolve, whether it’s through late-night bill signings or early-morning calls to world leaders. They show a man who, far from retreating, is reshaping policy and international relations with a vigor many half his age couldn’t muster.
While critics may cling to their tired narratives, the White House’s transparency with these records invites a closer look at the reality of Trump’s commitment. For a nation facing complex challenges, having a leader who logs these hours offers reassurance that the job is in the hands that won’t quit.




