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Haha live blog from NYTimes: (Original Post) Drum Apr 15 OP
It is likely Trump has been medicated today. Irish_Dem Apr 15 #1
And I wouldn't imagine he slept well last night. nt woodsprite Apr 15 #3
He may have been up ranting and raving all night. Irish_Dem Apr 15 #9
That's the most likely explanation. sop Apr 15 #20
Plus, I think he is genuinely scared PatSeg Apr 15 #35
That's possible... Hugin Apr 15 #12
Yes it could be a show. Irish_Dem Apr 15 #13
Given his weight, sleep apnea. 3Hotdogs Apr 15 #48
Not surprised.... OAITW r.2.0 Apr 15 #2
He's drugged. Think. Again. Apr 15 #4
Or not drugged with his usual stimulants. n/t whopis01 Apr 15 #49
I'm waiting for the sycophants to spin this into Trump showing strength. nt bbernardini Apr 15 #5
Yeah, I can see it now... Hugin Apr 15 #15
Roflmaooooo Celerity Apr 15 #25
You win! 🏆 Think. Again. Apr 15 #55
Thank you. Hugin Apr 15 #57
Yeah, with those huge bags under his eyes PatSeg Apr 15 #37
They won't even acknowledge it. progressoid Apr 15 #45
LOL Johnny2X2X Apr 15 #6
It's far too early for him. maxsolomon Apr 15 #7
I doubt it's too warm for suit and tie NanaCat Apr 15 #39
wouldn't know, thankfully. maxsolomon Apr 15 #42
Too bad there is no video.... Happy Hoosier Apr 15 #8
Not being able to sleep is an Adderall side effect, gab13by13 Apr 15 #10
I don't see the weight loss part when I see him, though. calimary Apr 15 #28
Maybe he compensates PatSeg Apr 15 #38
It's not all or nothing with the side effects NanaCat Apr 15 #41
Actually, I think he's on Ozempic. maxsolomon Apr 15 #56
With uppers go downers CharleyDog Apr 15 #44
Please keep posting. LAS14 Apr 15 #11
I'm going see if I can add a link to the Times' page in the original post Drum Apr 15 #14
Is Diet Coke allowed in court? usonian Apr 15 #16
I think I saw a sign in the back of the courtroom prohibiting whistling, spitting, and... Hugin Apr 15 #18
Kick dalton99a Apr 15 #17
The note said: "quit your fuckin' snoring and wake up, Dumbass" AnotherMother4Peace Apr 15 #19
This may not turn out like we'd like. He may claim illness...not good PortTack Apr 15 #21
I don't know PatSeg Apr 15 #40
Very good point.....I wonder if sleeping is a weakness too???? PortTack Apr 15 #58
He wasn't sleeping! PatSeg Apr 15 #59
He likely hasn't been up this early in years. Demobrat Apr 15 #22
7 am would not have been early enough NanaCat Apr 15 #43
Sleepy Don?? n/t catchnrelease Apr 15 #23
No snoring, no coke Dear_Prudence Apr 15 #24
No laptops? unblock Apr 15 #30
It's kind of an aside to this thread... Hugin Apr 15 #36
Proof that he's OLD, no matter his drug or sleep habits. He knows he won't last in the rule of law zone. ancianita Apr 15 #26
#SleepyDon is now trending LetMyPeopleVote Apr 15 #27
That's great! Drum Apr 15 #29
Trump is a lightweight compared to her. calimary Apr 15 #31
"I'm waiting for the sycophants to spin this into Trump showing strength." J_William_Ryan Apr 15 #32
It didn't happen unless there's drool video. librechik Apr 15 #33
Anybody know what school Barron attends that suddenly TSF needs time from court to attend graduation? Attilatheblond Apr 15 #34
Does TSF remember Barron at all ? Traurigkeit Apr 15 #46
only when convient for TSF Attilatheblond Apr 15 #53
Kick. N/T Upthevibe Apr 15 #47
Play ball! Drum Apr 15 #50
"...his mouth goes slack." LastLiberal in PalmSprings Apr 15 #51
Damn. I wish cameras were allowed in the courtroom to capture this magic moment. Sky Jewels Apr 15 #52
I picture him looking like this LOL! JoseBalow Apr 15 #54

Irish_Dem

(47,334 posts)
9. He may have been up ranting and raving all night.
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 12:26 PM
Apr 15

At some point he had to be medicated so he would not carry on like this in the court room and be taken out n restraints.

PatSeg

(47,577 posts)
35. Plus, I think he is genuinely scared
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 01:36 PM
Apr 15

He must know that he could eventually end up in prison, because he KNOWS he is guilty.

Hugin

(33,189 posts)
12. That's possible...
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 12:27 PM
Apr 15

Or he’s reverting to his un-Adderall fueled unfit to serve state. I think it’s may be a show, too.

OAITW r.2.0

(24,571 posts)
2. Not surprised....
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 12:20 PM
Apr 15

Last edited Mon Apr 15, 2024, 01:19 PM - Edit history (1)

He looked really tired as he was making his little speech at the Courthouse. I can't imagine he is sleeping well these days.

Hugin

(33,189 posts)
15. Yeah, I can see it now...
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 12:31 PM
Apr 15

Big strapping lawyerly lawyers came up to me. Hughly judishious. Some of them supreme with tears in their eyes saying how strongly I slept.

Johnny2X2X

(19,109 posts)
6. LOL
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 12:24 PM
Apr 15

He is a deeply damaged person mentally and psychologically. Sleepy Don can't even stay awake for his trial. He spends most of his life jacke dup on uppers, no way was he going to be able to sit for something like this without making a fool out of himself.

maxsolomon

(33,384 posts)
7. It's far too early for him.
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 12:24 PM
Apr 15

Plus the courtroom is likely too warm for suit-and-tie-wearing.

Plus, it's probably boring.

NanaCat

(1,231 posts)
39. I doubt it's too warm for suit and tie
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 01:41 PM
Apr 15

Courtrooms tend to run on the cool side because wearing a suit is the norm, not the exception, for both sexes.

gab13by13

(21,392 posts)
10. Not being able to sleep is an Adderall side effect,
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 12:26 PM
Apr 15

Other negative side effects of Adderall can include:1

Abdominal pain or stomachache
Nervousness
Dizziness
Emotional detachment
Headaches
Sleep problems (insomnia)
Dry mouth
Vision problems
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Weight loss
Increased both blood pressure and heart rate

PatSeg

(47,577 posts)
38. Maybe he compensates
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 01:40 PM
Apr 15

with nervous eating. Of course, he is so big, it is hard to tell if he's gained or lost weight.

NanaCat

(1,231 posts)
41. It's not all or nothing with the side effects
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 01:44 PM
Apr 15

Most people taking a medication get only a few of them, or none. Some people might get weight loss. Some don't.

Someone getting all of a medication's potential side effects is the least likely outcome.

CharleyDog

(758 posts)
44. With uppers go downers
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 02:05 PM
Apr 15

I'm sure that the Sick Pervert has a doctor to prescribe him the downers that alleviate his speed/cocaine symptoms. The TSF looks drug hungover, that is: sleepy, and disconnected.

LAS14

(13,783 posts)
11. Please keep posting.
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 12:26 PM
Apr 15

I was kicked off Twitter some years ago. Could never figure out why since I rarely even looked at it, never mind tweeted.

Or tell me where I can look at this directly. I see now that there's no X.

Hugin

(33,189 posts)
18. I think I saw a sign in the back of the courtroom prohibiting whistling, spitting, and...
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 12:35 PM
Apr 15

Snorting Adderall. Something to that effect.



Demobrat

(8,986 posts)
22. He likely hasn't been up this early in years.
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 01:10 PM
Apr 15

If court starts at nine it means up at 7 to dress and put on his makeup. And he was probably up half the night raging. He’ll perk up once the drugs kick in.

NanaCat

(1,231 posts)
43. 7 am would not have been early enough
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 01:46 PM
Apr 15

For him to get ready and make the drive over. It takes a long time to get that thing on his head installed.

Dear_Prudence

(381 posts)
24. No snoring, no coke
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 01:16 PM
Apr 15

According to the NY Courts website, sleeping
In the courtroom during a criminal trial is not permitted.No drinking is permitted. I presume that bottle of water would be allowed, but I doubt that Coke is permitted. 😴

https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/1jd/criminal/generalinfo.shtml#:~:text=recorders%20or%20cameras.-,Courtroom%20Rules,phones%20must%20be%20turned%20off.

unblock

(52,309 posts)
30. No laptops?
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 01:28 PM
Apr 15

I can see that for the audience or others not involved in the case. But these days, surely laptops and water or coffee is normal for the lawyers and defendant...?

Hugin

(33,189 posts)
36. It's kind of an aside to this thread...
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 01:37 PM
Apr 15

From experience, I can say every one of those restrictions in a public venue can be traced back to some sort of an incident. They aren’t arbitrary and we all live in a history of the results of people trying to outsmart the system.

ancianita

(36,132 posts)
26. Proof that he's OLD, no matter his drug or sleep habits. He knows he won't last in the rule of law zone.
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 01:25 PM
Apr 15

J_William_Ryan

(1,756 posts)
32. "I'm waiting for the sycophants to spin this into Trump showing strength."
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 01:31 PM
Apr 15

True.

Or they’ll claim that Trump is showing contempt and disdain for the proceedings.

Attilatheblond

(2,197 posts)
34. Anybody know what school Barron attends that suddenly TSF needs time from court to attend graduation?
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 01:34 PM
Apr 15

Trump stymied by refusal of any family members to die so he could get a day off to attend another funeral? All the sudden, he remembers he has a son who is not banned from doing business in NY? What school does the young man attend and when is graduation?

51. "...his mouth goes slack."
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 02:39 PM
Apr 15

I can't wait for the addendum, "...and he's drooling down the front of his big red tie."

Sky Jewels

(7,133 posts)
52. Damn. I wish cameras were allowed in the courtroom to capture this magic moment.
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 03:02 PM
Apr 15

He can't walk down ramps without assistance, he's often winded, he's incontinent and craps his diapers in front of people, he garbles his words and can't spell or punctuate worth shit, his brain-to-mouth connection short circuits when he gives speeches, he has the classic dementia "leaning forward" posture, he was rushed to the hospital for a neurological evaluation when he was president, now he's falling asleep publicly.

Other than that, I can tell you, many people come up to him with tears in their eyes and say, "Sir, you are probably the healthiest male specimen in the world. You are physically perfect."

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