‌Rubio recalled the episode on the Katie Miller Podcast, saying he and other officials, who were returning from a trip to China, spent 90 minutes debating their next move. "We spent about 90 minutes sort of debating should we make a move? "Donald Trump, tell Rubio I would've just woken him up I don't care... who cares if it's embarrassing," a third added. ‌One person within the administration who's known for frequently dozing off is President Trump himself, however Rubio did not offer additional details about the sleeper. During the House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, the Democratic congressman questioned, "Secretary Rubio, have you been at more than one meeting where President Trump has fallen asleep?"