Key Points Summary – Congressman Caught Napping
- Rep. Ralph Norman fell asleep during a 1 a.m. House hearing.
- The hearing was on Trump’s massive “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
- Norman previously accused Biden’s team of being “asleep at the wheel.”
- The bill slashes Medicaid, SNAP, and expands Trump’s tax cuts.
- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted the dozing video online.
- Norman is under fire for hypocrisy and lack of concern.
- Social media exploded, calling out GOP priorities and timing.
Congressman Caught Napping as Bill Sparks Firestorm
Washington, D.C. – Lights on. Cameras rolling. And Rep. Ralph Norman, fast asleep.
The South Carolina Republican who once blasted the Biden White House for being “asleep at the wheel” was caught snoozing in real time.
This time, the footage doesn’t lie.
Norman Nods Off During Critical Hearing
The scene unfolded at a House Rules Committee meeting on Donald Trump’s controversial new legislation, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
The hearing began at 1 a.m. — apparently, a little too late for Norman to stay alert.
Footage posted online showed Norman slouched in his seat, eyes closed, as policy discussions raged around him.
Rep. Fernández Blasts GOP Over Hypocrisy
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) wasted no time.
She posted the now-viral video on X: “@RepRalphNorman is ripping health care away from 13 million Americans not exciting enough to stay awake?”
The post hit just after 2 a.m., suggesting Norman barely lasted an hour.
Bill Targets Health, Food, and Tax Programs
The legislation at the center of the chaos would slash Medicaid eligibility and reduce access to SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Critics warn 42 million Americans could be affected.
Meanwhile, the bill extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts and funnels billions into immigration crackdowns and a “Golden Dome” missile defense system.
Public Backlash Grows Online
Social media exploded in outrage.
“HE DOESN’T CARE,” one user posted. Another added, “If only MAGA cared as much about the middle class as they do billionaires.”
Many called the moment symbolic of a Congress out of touch with working Americans.
Not the First GOP Nap This Week
Norman’s snooze wasn’t an isolated incident. Another Republican reportedly nodded off during a related hearing days earlier.
And with stakes this high, Democrats are hammering their rivals for showing disrespect.
The timing? Brutal.
Norman Defends, Praises Tax Cuts
Despite his nap, Norman remains vocal.
He complained the bill doesn’t go far enough in gutting Medicaid. But when it came to tax cuts?
“That is INCREDIBLE!!” he wrote in a Friday statement.
GOP Faces Growing Scrutiny
Republicans narrowly advanced the bill Sunday after intense internal wrangling.
Some demanded even deeper cuts to Biden-era green energy programs. Others wanted stricter work requirements for benefit recipients.
Norman himself voiced concerns—but stayed onboard.
Cameras Don’t Lie. Voters Won’t Forget
In politics, perception is everything.
Caught napping during a life-altering policy debate may cost Norman more than a few hours of sleep.
For now, critics are wide awake.
And they’re watching closely.
