A heated exchange unfolded as Representative Ted Lieu challenged Secretary Marco Rubio during a congressional hearing, presenting videos and images that appeared to show President Donald Trump falling asleep.

Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a tense exchange in a congressional hearing Wednesday over President Donald Trump dozing off in public appearances, like Cabinet meetings. Watch the exchange in our video player above.

The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ted Lieu, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 10, 2026.

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As Rep. Ted Lieu corners Marco Rubio during an extended exchange over Trump’s mental decline, a sharp observer of Democrats explains why they should pick big, viral fights a lot more often.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced a tense exchange during a congressional hearing after Representative Ted Lieu accused him of misleading Congress about Donald Trump’s health. The confrontation centered on videos that appeared to show Trump with his eyes closed during official events,

U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to briefly doze off during an Oval Office event, reigniting online speculation about his energy levels just days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the president "never rests.