Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) accused Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R-FL) of lying to Congress during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Wednesday.

The exchange highlights growing tensions over the perceived health and mental fitness of President Donald Trump to lead the U.S. government. By challenging the Secretary of State's testimony with visual evidence, Lieu sought to question the transparency of the administration regarding the president's condition.

The confrontation began when Rubio denied ever witnessing President Trump sleep during official meetings. Lieu responded by presenting three videos [1] that showed the president appearing to sleep in various settings.

"I'm going to show you in a moment a video that shows you just lied to Congress," Lieu said.

Rubio said, "Oh, okay," as the footage played. The videos were used by Lieu to argue that the president's behavior is a matter of public concern and that the Secretary of State was providing inaccurate information to the committee.

The hearing in Washington, D.C., shifted from foreign policy matters to a sharp dispute over executive fitness. Lieu used the moment to suggest that if the president is unable to remain awake and attentive during critical briefings, it could impact national security.

Rubio did not provide a detailed rebuttal to the specific clips played during the session, though the exchange underscored the deep partisan divide regarding the administration's health disclosures. The incident occurred as part of a broader series of inquiries into the operational efficiency of the current executive branch.

“"I'm going to show you in a moment a video that shows you just lied to Congress,"”

This exchange underscores a tactical shift in congressional oversight, where lawmakers use viral or recorded media to impeach the credibility of administration officials in real-time. Beyond the immediate clash, the focus on the president's physical alertness reflects a persistent political vulnerability regarding the administration's transparency about the health of the commander-in-chief.