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Fact Check: Trump in the last 24 hours: Fell asleep at an event Forgot who accompanied him to the event he fell asleep at Accused Obama of writing the Epstein files Made up a story about his uncle teaching the Unabomber Forgot he appointed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair

Fact Check: Trump in the last 24 hours: Fell asleep at an event Forgot who accompanied him to the event he fell asleep at Accused Obama of writing the Epstein files Made up a story about his uncle teaching the Unabomber Forgot he appointed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair

Published July 26, 2025•
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# Fact Check: Trump in the Last 24 Hours ## What We Know The claim regarding Donald Trump's recent activities includes several points: that he fell a...

Fact Check: Trump in the Last 24 Hours

What We Know

The claim regarding Donald Trump's recent activities includes several points: that he fell asleep at an event, forgot who accompanied him, accused Obama of writing the Epstein files, fabricated a story about his uncle teaching the Unabomber, and forgot he appointed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair.

  1. Fell Asleep at an Event: Videos from a recent meeting in Saudi Arabia suggest that Trump appeared to close his eyes briefly, leading to speculation that he fell asleep. However, reports indicate that he only closed his eyes for a couple of seconds and was mostly attentive during the meeting (Newsweek, source-3).

  2. Forgot Who Accompanied Him: There are no specific reports confirming that Trump forgot who accompanied him to the event. This point requires more context to verify its accuracy.

  3. Accused Obama of Writing the Epstein Files: There is no evidence or credible report that Trump made such an accusation against Obama in the last 24 hours. This claim appears to lack substantiation.

  4. Made Up a Story About His Uncle Teaching the Unabomber: Trump did tell a story about his uncle allegedly teaching the Unabomber, which has been met with skepticism and confusion. The White House has not clarified this claim, leading to questions about its veracity (Yahoo News, source-7).

  5. Forgot He Appointed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair: During a recent discussion, Trump expressed surprise at Powell's appointment, seemingly forgetting that he was the one who nominated him in 2017. This incident has raised concerns about his memory and cognitive clarity (Yahoo News, source-2).

Analysis

The claims surrounding Trump's recent statements and actions present a mixed picture.

  • Falling Asleep: The assertion that Trump fell asleep is misleading. While he did close his eyes briefly, the context of the video suggests he was not asleep for an extended period, as noted by multiple sources (Newsweek, source-3). This indicates that while there was a moment of inattention, it does not support the claim that he fell asleep.

  • Forgetting Accompaniment: The lack of evidence regarding Trump forgetting who accompanied him makes this claim difficult to evaluate. Without credible sources, it remains unverified.

  • Accusation Against Obama: The absence of any substantiated reports regarding Trump accusing Obama of involvement with the Epstein files suggests that this claim may be unfounded or exaggerated.

  • Uncle and the Unabomber: The story about his uncle has been met with skepticism, and the White House's failure to clarify adds to the confusion surrounding its accuracy. This raises questions about the reliability of Trump's narrative (Yahoo News, source-7).

  • Jerome Powell Appointment: Trump's apparent forgetfulness regarding his role in appointing Powell is documented and raises concerns about his cognitive state. This incident is particularly notable given the context of his ongoing criticisms of Powell (Yahoo News, source-2).

Conclusion

The overall verdict on the claim is Partially True. While there are elements of truth regarding Trump's forgetfulness about Jerome Powell's appointment and the questionable story about his uncle, the assertions about falling asleep and forgetting who accompanied him lack sufficient evidence. Additionally, the claim about accusing Obama of writing the Epstein files appears to be unsubstantiated. Thus, while some aspects of the claim are accurate, others are either exaggerated or unverifiable.

Sources

  1. Trump loses track of the details of his own family and ...
  2. Trump Whines About Person Who Appointed Powell ...
  3. Fact Check: Did Donald Trump fall asleep during Saudi Arabia ...
  4. Trump sparks fears he's 'unwell' and 'sedated' as he ...
  5. Trump Whines About Person Who Appointed Powell ...
  6. Sleepy Trump Caught on Camera Nodding Off at Summit in Saudi
  7. White House fails to clear up Trump's Unabomber story
  8. Trump and Powell clash on camera over Federal Reserve ...

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