Multiple Congress Members Fall Asleep During Tax Bill Hearing

During a lengthy congressional hearing on President Trump’s proposed $5 trillion tax bill, multiple members of Congress, including Democratic Representatives Debbie Dingell and Jan Schakowsky, as well as Republican Representative Blake Moore, were caught dozing off. Dingell, who was seen sleeping amidst bottled beverages, defended herself by stating she had been awake for 31 hours fighting against Republican efforts to reduce Medicaid funding. The bill under discussion includes significant cuts to government spending and reductions to Medicaid, food stamps, and green energy programs, which Democrats strongly oppose. Critics on social media condemned the lawmakers for their apparent inattentiveness during such a critical meeting, highlighting public frustration with Congress’s low approval ratings. Despite the backlash, Dingell later addressed issues such as understaffing in nursing homes during the hearing. The incident illustrates ongoing partisan tensions and concerns about congressional productivity amid high-stakes budget debates.