US President Donald Trump has quietly ordered a major expansion of the details in his public schedule, a move aimed at pushing back against growing scrutiny over his workload and energy levels as he nears 80.
The decision, according to sources familiar with the matter, was personally directed by Trump and reflects his frustration with reports suggesting he is slowing down.
In recent months, his publicly released daily schedule had increasingly featured vague entries.
However, aides have now been instructed to list more meetings, calls, and private engagements that were previously kept off the public calendar.
Therefore, the White House schedule has begun to look noticeably fuller.
This shift follows several media reports that questioned Trump’s stamina, comparing his current pace with his first term.
Despite that narrative, Trump has continued to make lengthy public appearances, many lasting several hours. Nevertheless, he reportedly grew irritated that private work done behind closed doors was not being counted.
Meanwhile, his frustration reportedly peaked after a late-2025 report claimed his age was affecting performance.
In response to questions about the changes, the White House released a full week of Trump’s private schedule. The document showed days packed with meetings, calls, and briefings stretching from morning into the evening.
Over that period, Trump reportedly held dozens of engagements involving foreign leaders, senior officials, media figures, and even family members. While some days began later than others, most extended well past 7 p.m.
Trump wanted it clearly understood that even when cameras are absent, he remains actively engaged.
