Trump appears to doze off during energy and AI summit

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16 Jul 2025 • 10:42 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep during an energy and innovation event in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, 15 July.
  • The US president was observed nodding forward with closed eyes for nearly 20 seconds while seated with big oil and technology bosses.
  • At the summit, Trump announced investments totalling $90bn for AI and energy in the state.
  • These investments, which Republican Pennsylvania senator Dave McCormick said would boost local economies, align with the Trump administration's plans to expand artificial intelligence in the US.
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