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Disaffected

(6,700 posts)
Fri Jun 5, 2026, 12:24 PM Jun 5

Trump's Weird "Sleep" Behaviour

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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Trump's Weird "Sleep" Behaviour (Original Post) Disaffected Jun 5 OP
We need to start calling him DOZIN' DONNY Wicked Blue Jun 5 #1
I'm younger than Trump and the same thing happens to me most afternoons Just_Vote_Dem Jun 5 #2

Just_Vote_Dem

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2. I'm younger than Trump and the same thing happens to me most afternoons
Fri Jun 5, 2026, 12:34 PM
Jun 5

So I don't think it's theater, he's old and not getting enough sleep is probably at least part of it

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