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Trump Appears to Nod Off After Signing Vaccine Schedule Order

8/11/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep in the Oval Office after signing an executive order that reduces the recommended childhood vaccine schedule.
During a meeting with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, video showed President Donald Trump's eyes closed at his desk.
Open Source Intel, an X account with 1.6 million followers, mocked President Donald Trump, saying “The President has been working hard.”

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U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep in the Oval Office after signing an executive order that reduces the recommended childhood vaccine schedule.
During a meeting with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, video showed President Donald Trump's eyes closed at his desk.
Open Source Intel, an X account with 1.6 million followers, mocked President Donald Trump, saying “The President has been working hard.”