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Miles Archer

(24,714 posts)
Thu Jun 4, 2026, 08:50 PM 3 hrs ago

Sleepy Trump Slumps to the Side in Oval Office Briefing



Sleepy Trump, 79, Slumps to the Side in Oval Office Briefing

https://www.thedailybeast.com/sleepy-trump-79-slumps-to-the-side-in-oval-office-briefing/

Trump appeared to catch some Zs in the Oval Office during a briefing on Thursday afternoon.

Trump, 79, let his eyes rest for a questionably prolonged blink during an Oval Office announcement on “Beautiful, Clean Coal.”

As the geriatric president was flanked by his sycophants, including Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and EPA administrator Lee Zeldin, he appeared to briefly doze off, lying back and to the side in his seat.
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Sleepy Trump Slumps to the Side in Oval Office Briefing (Original Post) Miles Archer 3 hrs ago OP
Praying very hardly. Traildogbob 3 hrs ago #1
Who has his hands on his head in disbelief? Deuxcents 2 hrs ago #2
C'mon, he's just blinking his eyes. Jim__ 2 hrs ago #3
He's working all night posting stupid meme's and incoherent truth poops. OAITW r.2.0 2 hrs ago #4
"Give us enough money, and you'll get your picture taken with the President! struggle4progress 2 hrs ago #5
His behaviour is so bizarre Disaffected 56 min ago #6

Traildogbob

(13,214 posts)
1. Praying very hardly.
Thu Jun 4, 2026, 08:53 PM
3 hrs ago

Dear God, can I bring my cash up there? My Gold?
Any left over virgins? 70 or more? I like em young.

OAITW r.2.0

(32,797 posts)
4. He's working all night posting stupid meme's and incoherent truth poops.
Thu Jun 4, 2026, 09:19 PM
2 hrs ago

He has to sleep sometime.

struggle4progress

(126,849 posts)
5. "Give us enough money, and you'll get your picture taken with the President!
Thu Jun 4, 2026, 09:21 PM
2 hrs ago

It's a priceless family heirloom, that you'll want to show your children, and grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as all your pals on the cellblock!"

Disaffected

(6,625 posts)
6. His behaviour is so bizarre
Thu Jun 4, 2026, 11:03 PM
56 min ago

I sometimes wonder if it's some sort of deliberate theatre (for who knows what actual purpose but it does serve to keep his detractors occupied rather than with more serious matters).

For one thing, he never seems to slump right over and, if his handlers actually wanted to avoid it, why not give him a stimulant of some sort before the briefings take place:

"Wake-Promoting Drugs: Central nervous system (CNS) stimulants such as modafinil or armodafinil are typically the first line of defense to treat excessive daytime sleepiness."

"Amphetamine Stimulants: Medications like methylphenidate or amphetamine combinations are used for more severe daytime sleepiness."

Who knows, maybe he has developed narcolepsy but, there are similar treatments for that too.

I dunno, it just seems too frequent and too suspicious somehow.

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