Published: June 4, 2026 ⢠7:28 AM IST ¡ Updated: June 4, 2026 ⢠7:44 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Does Trump Sleep During Meetings?
Rubio Says âNever Seen Him Doze Offâ, Congress Calls Him âLiarâ Published By, Last Updated: June 04, 2026, 07:28 IST Marco Rubio and Ted Lieu clash in Congress over claims Donald Trump sleeps in meetings, as Lieu questions his fitness and the White House defends his health and stamina United States President Donald Trump was caught with his eyes closed during cabinet meeting in December.
(Source: Reuters) Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Democratic Representative Ted Lieu of California engaged in a heated exchange before a congressional committee on June 3 over whether United States President Donald Trump sleeps during important meetings.
During the tense hearing, Lieu alleged that Trump has been seen dozing off during key meetings and played several video clips of the president during a House Foreign Affairs Committee meeting to support his claim.