Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before the House Foreign Relations Committee, addressing claims that President Donald Trump has fallen asleep during meetings. During the Wednesday hearing, Rep. Ted Lieu asked Rubio whether he had ever seen Trump doze off in a Cabinet setting. Rubio responds that the claim is false and says he has never seen Trump fall asleep, adding that in his experience the opposite is true.
PBS NewsHour reports that the exchange is tense and centers on Lieu showing Rubio video material, as lawmakers dispute whether Trump has appeared to be sleeping during public or official moments. The discussion reflects a broader argument in Congress over the president’s behavior during meetings and appearances. Rubio’s position is that he has not observed any instances of Trump falling asleep during such gatherings, directly contradicting Lieu’s assertions. The outlets agree on the basic facts of the hearing and the back-and-forth, including Rubio’s denial and Lieu’s effort to confront him with the issue.
