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Trump Falls Asleep at Multiple Public Events, Rubio Says

9/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep at several public events in 2025-2026.
He nodded off at Pope Francis’ funeral on April 26, 2025, violating Vatican dress code.
He closed his eyes while signing a childhood vaccine executive order with RFK Jr. on August 10, 2026.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Trump “the only leader…,” after he kept his eyes closed at a December 2, 2025 meeting.

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U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep at several public events in 2025-2026.
He nodded off at Pope Francis’ funeral on April 26, 2025, violating Vatican dress code.
He closed his eyes while signing a childhood vaccine executive order with RFK Jr. on August 10, 2026.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Trump “the only leader…,” after he kept his eyes closed at a December 2, 2025 meeting.