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Trump slumps, signs childhood vaccine executive order

8/11/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed a childhood-vaccine executive order in the Oval Office on August 10, 2026.
During the 40-minute ceremony, U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly closed his eyes and slumped while Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., NIH director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller spoke.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed the order after the speakers finished and later answered questions.

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed a childhood-vaccine executive order in the Oval Office on August 10, 2026.
During the 40-minute ceremony, U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly closed his eyes and slumped while Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., NIH director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller spoke.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed the order after the speakers finished and later answered questions.