Not with a Bang, But a Nap
Despite the salacious nature of the President and the Porn Star, a weary Donald Trump was caught dozing off on the first day of his historic criminal trial.
Donald Trump is the first American president to be tried in criminal court. Trump spent millions of his supporters' money in a failed attempt to avoid criminal prosecution by filing frivolous motions, dubious appeals, and spreading unsubstantiated deep state conspiracy theories. And after all his late night attacks and rants in ALL CAPS on his fake social media platform, the visibly exhausted former president set off a "Sleepy Don" meme firestorm when he was caught dozing at his own criminal trial.
Former President Donald J. Trump smirked and scoffed during pretrial proceedings on Monday in Manhattan. (Credit Jefferson Siegel for The New York Times)
A Weary Trump Appears to Doze Off in Courtroom Ahead of Criminal Trial, New York Times | 4/15/2024
By Maggie Haberman
The former president flashed signs of irritation at times, but also seemed to fall asleep, before jolting back awake.
Video: Trump Fell Asleep In Court—Twice—Reporters Say, Forbes Breaking News | 4/15/2024
Former President Donald Trump appeared to doze off in court during the opening day of his Manhattan “hush money” trial.