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Trump Naps During $1B Arms Deal Briefing

5/14/2025

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Donald Trump dozed off during a crucial briefing in Saudi Arabia, where he was finalizing a staggering $1 billion arms deal and a $142 billion economic partnership with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Critics quickly seized the moment, branding him "Dozing Don," while supporters chalked it up to jet lag. Despite the incident, his doctors maintain that his health is excellent.

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Donald Trump dozed off during a crucial briefing in Saudi Arabia, where he was finalizing a staggering $1 billion arms deal and a $142 billion economic partnership with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Critics quickly seized the moment, branding him "Dozing Don," while supporters chalked it up to jet lag. Despite the incident, his doctors maintain that his health is excellent.