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Psaki Slams Trump for Napping During Health Event

11/8/2025

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Jen Psaki, MSNBC host, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for nodding off during a White House event about dementia and obesity.
The moment followed Republicans' significant electoral losses.
Psaki noted the irony of Trump dozing while the surgeon general spoke about health concerns affecting many Americans.
She said the White House's attempt to shift the focus failed to engage the president, who appeared uninterested.

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Jen Psaki, MSNBC host, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for nodding off during a White House event about dementia and obesity.
The moment followed Republicans' significant electoral losses.
Psaki noted the irony of Trump dozing while the surgeon general spoke about health concerns affecting many Americans.
She said the White House's attempt to shift the focus failed to engage the president, who appeared uninterested.