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riversedge

(70,293 posts)
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 11:39 AM Apr 22

Holy sh*t. Trump fell asleep again. He would hate it if this picture went viral.

I wonder if Trumps flatulence will kick in???


Holy sh*t. Trump fell asleep again. He would hate it if this picture went viral.












The story goes that when Trump was in the Oval Office, he did not appear until about 11am






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Holy sh*t. Trump fell asleep again. He would hate it if this picture went viral. (Original Post) riversedge Apr 22 OP
maybe his attorneys are drugging him? surfered Apr 22 #1
Yeah. All that comes out of his mouth now is drool. Of course, from the other end, the opiods don't help. Beano might. Wonder Why Apr 22 #2
Opioids are constipating. ShazzieB Apr 22 #21
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 22 #25
Stimulant drugs can cause fecal incontinence. Irish_Dem Apr 22 #52
I gathered that from some of the earlier comments. ShazzieB Apr 22 #59
Yes you are correct, opioids tend to be constipating. Irish_Dem Apr 22 #60
That's true. soldierant Apr 22 #61
Or not letting him take his usual drugs. n/t whopis01 Apr 22 #15
Possibly both PatSeg Apr 22 #46
I'm wondering if he's taking sedatives. yardwork Apr 22 #18
A lot of people have been speculating on that. ShazzieB Apr 22 #22
Seems like a very real possibility. wnylib Apr 22 #32
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 22 #33
Not really. TwilightZone Apr 22 #3
Sounds pretty convincing to me from these reports Quixote1818 Apr 22 #42
The blue tie is nice. Kid Berwyn Apr 22 #4
Damn, I didn't think he owned anything but red ties... DemocraticPatriot Apr 22 #6
Plus that shade of blue really looks nice with orange. emulatorloo Apr 22 #7
Someone should point out to him birdographer Apr 22 #43
His hair looks pretty good, too - last week was one long string of bad hair days, Earthrise Apr 22 #8
Looks like he got a haircut PatSeg Apr 22 #55
I think that tie looks cheap. yardwork Apr 22 #19
I know PatSeg Apr 22 #56
That's Another Aspect of Narcissm Mr. Mustard 2023 Apr 23 #64
Very well said PatSeg Apr 23 #66
Sleepy Don Emile Apr 22 #5
Perhaps he is meditating 😄 zeusdogmom Apr 22 #9
Meditating on selecting his next trophy wife.... Ping Tung Apr 22 #16
Or Dreaming of Bubba in the Big House NonPC Apr 22 #57
Could bee a sign of heart condition northoftheborder Apr 22 #10
I don't think he's asleep Marthe48 Apr 22 #11
Agree. Performative schoolboy nonsense. yonder Apr 22 #37
Is this real, or fake snooze ? DoBW Apr 22 #12
Channeling mob bosses who have done that during their trials. wnylib Apr 22 #34
You trying to give mob bosses a bad name? jaxexpat Apr 22 #38
#SleepyDonald had to be nudged awake by his lawyer........ riversedge Apr 22 #13
He's especially orange today. He must have gotten upset that a prospective juror called him yellow. Vinca Apr 22 #14
What is his actual color? Oh, pasty white. Evolve Dammit Apr 22 #58
Many replies here seem to assume the pic is of him sitting during the trial today. thesquanderer Apr 22 #17
This orangecrush Apr 22 #20
Hey, don't mess with the narrative! TwilightZone Apr 22 #27
Many more news outlets confirmed these reports. W_HAMILTON Apr 22 #51
iI didn't get it DoBW Apr 22 #47
NY allows a couple "pool stills" in the courtroom *ahead of* the actual court proceeding - the Judge has final say BumRushDaShow Apr 22 #48
"Executive Time" NellieStarbuck Apr 22 #23
He's certainly unfit to be commander-in-chief dlk Apr 22 #24
F. A. R. T. S. 🤣 TheBlackAdder Apr 22 #26
Don Yawn, the lethargic lothario Blue Owl Apr 22 #28
Projection, thy name is traitor trump! louslobbs Apr 22 #29
Has he given up on the red tie? MiHale Apr 22 #30
He and his cult should stop complaining about Joes health. bluestarone Apr 22 #31
Wait ... I thought the MAGA cult says he is a "fighter". Diamond_Dog Apr 22 #35
Curious how this photo came to be, as there's no photography allowed in the courtroom. intheflow Apr 22 #36
The judge allowed some still photographers to take photos in the courtroom ... sl8 Apr 22 #49
Imagine if Joe Biden closed his eyes... MontanaMama Apr 22 #39
imo, He can sleep and be in cognitive decline all he wants, as long as he isn't ruled incompetent to stand trial. ancianita Apr 22 #40
He is pooping. twodogsbarking Apr 22 #41
His pompadour looks like a condor wing this week Submariner Apr 22 #44
Kick. N/T Upthevibe Apr 22 #45
Maybe he was meditating Zorro Apr 22 #50
His ugly mug..ugh Demovictory9 Apr 22 #53
Hillary Testified for 11 Hours.. Wide Awak! Cha Apr 22 #54
He is not sleeping nakocal Apr 22 #62
I thought he was pining for the fjords. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 23 #63
👇👇👇👁️👁️ Goonch Apr 23 #65

Wonder Why

(3,235 posts)
2. Yeah. All that comes out of his mouth now is drool. Of course, from the other end, the opiods don't help. Beano might.
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 11:43 AM
Apr 22

ShazzieB

(16,497 posts)
21. Opioids are constipating.
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 12:30 PM
Apr 22

Last edited Mon Apr 22, 2024, 08:37 PM - Edit history (1)

Which does not seem to be what his problem is!

What is opioid-induced constipation?
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323430#summary

Response to ShazzieB (Reply #21)

ShazzieB

(16,497 posts)
59. I gathered that from some of the earlier comments.
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 08:51 PM
Apr 22

I was posting in response to a suggestion that opiods might be contributing to his fecal incontinence issues, to point out that opioids tend to have the opposite effect.

At least that's how I read the comment. It's possible I misunderstood, or did not express what I meant clearly. It happens!

soldierant

(6,914 posts)
61. That's true.
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 09:01 PM
Apr 22

But I hear there's a shot they can give the OIC patient that releases everything everywher all at once like the Johnstown flood. (And you are more than welcome to feel sorry for the person i knew to whom this happened. Hr had terminal cncer and had just moved ino a nursing home and was mortified. (I wish I had a nickel for every time they told him "No apology needed. Thai is our job." He's been gone almost three years now.

yardwork

(61,700 posts)
18. I'm wondering if he's taking sedatives.
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 12:26 PM
Apr 22

Based on his previous behavior in court, he can't help himself from reacting to what people say. Maybe he's taking drugs to keep him sedated.

Response to yardwork (Reply #18)

TwilightZone

(25,476 posts)
3. Not really.
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 11:43 AM
Apr 22

CNN reported that he briefly had his eyes closed while the judge was giving out jury instructions.

I do find it hilarious that the tweeter said that Trump closing his eyes is proof of cognitive decline. If that's the case, and even if he *was* napping, we're all screwed!

It does forward the narrative, of course, which I guess is the point of the exercise.

Kid Berwyn

(14,953 posts)
4. The blue tie is nice.
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 11:47 AM
Apr 22

It evokes liberty, equality, freedom -- democracy.

Sick Fuck's normal red, to me at least, evokes raw warmongering pig greed treason.

Earthrise

(15,535 posts)
8. His hair looks pretty good, too - last week was one long string of bad hair days,
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 11:52 AM
Apr 22

which, for DJT, is really, really bad.

yardwork

(61,700 posts)
19. I think that tie looks cheap.
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 12:28 PM
Apr 22

He has terrible taste in clothes. He can afford to dress better. It's kind of weird.

PatSeg

(47,578 posts)
56. I know
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 04:19 PM
Apr 22

The clothes and the hair too. He can afford to have an upscale makeover and a celebrity hair stylist. A personal trainer wouldn't hurt either, but we know he is averse to any kind of exercise.

For someone who is so image conscious, he looks absolutely ridiculous. He is so critical of everyone else, but is blind to his own appearance.

Mr. Mustard 2023

(116 posts)
64. That's Another Aspect of Narcissm
Tue Apr 23, 2024, 10:01 AM
Apr 23

and of course, a Dunning - Kruger U. graduate where once they make a decision on anything, they cannot admit it was wrong.

Which as you know, is dangerous. I know people who are defending stupid stuff they said from 30 years ago, because it popped into their minds, they said it and will never admit it was erroneous, despite 30 years of evidence to the contrary. They are that weak, yet they consider it a strength. Beware those who care about "tradition".

I watched a Daily Show clip of a MAGA who declared his principals and so he did admit Fox "So Called News" lied about the Deadbeat winning the 2020 election, and the "principled man" sheepishly replied, "Yeah but I'm still going to believe them over Democrats".

I paraphrase as it's all from memory, but I am close to what was said by both. I guarantee you that MAGA believes he is principled.

The only way to help Dunning - Kruger University graduates is to defeat them and remove their power. They're going to rage and in a few instances become violent but we must do it for the greater good and to leave a better country for future generations.

I argue considering their feelings (at this point, not always of course but as they seek to harm us and dismantle the U.S. system) is bad political and wartime tactics. They are adults with access to the same information as we do. Why avoid the one tactic that will work? Money? Politics? Compassion? - They wanted this war so we must give it to them and use every tool at our disposal.

Ridicule, shunning and defeat. That is how you end MAGA. It's like bullies, most if not all have learned that the only way to stop a bully is to challenge them because they are cowards.

MAGA are bullies ,thus cowards which is why the need a Sky Daddy, Guns, Military, Dear Leader and more. That's their problem not ours.

PatSeg

(47,578 posts)
66. Very well said
Tue Apr 23, 2024, 12:22 PM
Apr 23

And Trump really fits that description. He knows people make fun of his outrageous appearance and that makes him more determined to not change it. Also, he is probably the most photographed man on the planet, so he can see how he looks, but he refuses to accept what his own eyes can see.

Yes, MAGATs are bullies which also makes them cowards. As with unruly, undisciplined children, they must be confronted and defeated on a regular basis. They may not change, but at least they can be stripped of their power.

You know, there have been times when it was difficult to admit I was wrong, but that is usually when I just shut the hell up. Accepting that I was wrong is a sign that at least I'm capable of growing.

Marthe48

(17,015 posts)
11. I don't think he's asleep
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 11:58 AM
Apr 22

His stupid mouth isn't slack. He can't stick his fingers in his ears or start yelling nah-nah-nah, or mooning the court, so he is closing his eyes. Probably other things, too, to show his contempt of his surroundings.

jaxexpat

(6,847 posts)
38. You trying to give mob bosses a bad name?
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 01:05 PM
Apr 22

A Nuremburgesque venue is more appropriate for this clown.

riversedge

(70,293 posts)
13. #SleepyDonald had to be nudged awake by his lawyer........
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 12:15 PM
Apr 22





JFC, Trump is falling asleep during opening arguments in his criminal trial!!!
#SleepyDonald






thesquanderer

(11,990 posts)
17. Many replies here seem to assume the pic is of him sitting during the trial today.
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 12:25 PM
Apr 22

The photo is presumably from some other time since, AFAIK, no photos of the actual trial are permitted (which is why we see the drawings from courtroom artists).

TwilightZone

(25,476 posts)
27. Hey, don't mess with the narrative!
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 12:43 PM
Apr 22

I'm kidding, of course. Thanks for pointing that out. It's pretty obvious in hindsight.

CNN reported that he briefly closed his eyes while the judge was giving out jury instructions, so I'm sure that was the inspiration for the tweets.

BumRushDaShow

(129,399 posts)
48. NY allows a couple "pool stills" in the courtroom *ahead of* the actual court proceeding - the Judge has final say
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 02:22 PM
Apr 22
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/rules/chiefadmin/131.shtml

Section 131.6 Use and deployment of equipment and personnel by the news media.

(a) Limitations upon use of equipment and personnel in the courtroom.

(1) No more than two electronic or motion picture cameras and two camera operators shall be permitted in any proceeding.

(2) No more than two photographers to operate one still camera each shall be permitted in any proceeding.

(3) No more than one audio system for broadcast purposes shall be permitted in any proceeding. Audio pickup for all news media purposes shall be effectuated through existing audio systems in the court facility. If no technically suitable audio system is available, microphones and related wiring essential for media purposes shall be supplied by those persons providing coverage. Any microphones and sound wiring shall be unobtrusive and placed where designated by the presiding trial judge.

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (1)-(3) of this subdivision, the presiding trial judge on a finding of special circumstances may modify any restriction on the amount of equipment or number of operating personnel in the courtroom, compatible with the dignity of the court or the judicial process.


They did the same thing during the arraignment. Video allowed outside the courtroom, a couple stills by pool photogs inside, and that was that.

This is why they all have the same set of stills for today -

CBS


Former President Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court during his trial on April 22, 2024. ANGELA WEISS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

NPR


Former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump looks on at Manhattan criminal court during his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs in New York on Monday.
Victor J. Blue/Pool/AFP via Getty Images


The tweet/X photos look like they are from a different day (looking at the tie color) and possibly photo-shopped though.

dlk

(11,575 posts)
24. He's certainly unfit to be commander-in-chief
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 12:40 PM
Apr 22

While Don dozed, who knows who would actually be in charge?

MiHale

(9,775 posts)
30. Has he given up on the red tie?
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 12:45 PM
Apr 22

Does he save it for campaigning only? Maybe he thinks blue makes him look less MAGA?

intheflow

(28,498 posts)
36. Curious how this photo came to be, as there's no photography allowed in the courtroom.
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 12:57 PM
Apr 22

That detail makes me think this might be photoshopped, though even if so, I'm sure it's still a truthful representation of what's happening.

sl8

(13,875 posts)
49. The judge allowed some still photographers to take photos in the courtroom ...
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 02:22 PM
Apr 22

The judge allowed some still photographers to take photos in the courtroom, until the proceedings begin.

If you do an image search for Trump trial, you'll see tons of photos of him in the courtroom, from mainstream sources.

ancianita

(36,132 posts)
40. imo, He can sleep and be in cognitive decline all he wants, as long as he isn't ruled incompetent to stand trial.
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 01:10 PM
Apr 22

He knows that what happens to him is solely up to the jury.

What he doesn't know is how this jury thinks about his naps in court.

Submariner

(12,508 posts)
44. His pompadour looks like a condor wing this week
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 01:24 PM
Apr 22

Making him get up earlier than his usual 11:00 am must be interfering with his hair styling and makeup routine.

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