Former President Donald Trump’s appearance in the hush money trial, accused of fabricating business records involving a sex scandal with porn star Miss Daniels, took a humorous turn as he appeared to doze off in court. Dubbed ‘Sleepy Don,’ his nap time antics sparked a meme fest online, drawing comparisons to his own nicknames for political rivals.
Donald Trump’s Nap Time Stirs the Internet
As the historic hush money trial involving Stormy Daniels unfolds in a New York criminal court, all eyes were on former President Donald Trump. Accused of 34 felonies for allegedly concealing payments to the adult film star, Trump’s demeanor during the proceedings has become a subject of fascination worldwide.
During the trial’s first day, reporters inside the courtroom noted Trump’s apparent struggle to stay awake. Witnessing him nodding off and even falling asleep, social media erupted with memes and humorous comments, coining the nickname ‘Sleepy Don.’
As ‘Sleepy Don’ trended on social media platforms, users seized the opportunity to poke fun at Donald Trump’s courtroom behavior. Some speculated about his legal team sedating him, while others criticized the irony of his past nicknames for political opponents, given his current situation.
Glance through some of the best memes here:
#SleepyDon can catch up on his beauty sleep when he’s in prison. pic.twitter.com/oHp3I9svnH
— Jules Morgan 🧸 (@glamelegance) April 15, 2024
“Nobody naps in court like #Trump! Trump is the best napper. I have the best naps!” pic.twitter.com/YWpOelrBsp
— Andy Ostroy (@AndyOstroy) April 15, 2024
Where’s Mike Lindell when you need him #SleepyDon pic.twitter.com/Aew36zgMZ1
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) April 15, 2024
Sparked concerns on his health too
Veteran reporters like Maggie Haberman recalled similar instances of Trump appearing to doze off during previous legal proceedings, highlighting his recurring behavior inside courtrooms.
The contrast between his energetic public persona and his courtroom demeanor did not go unnoticed by commentators.
Simply more evidence of #SleepyDon‘s rapidly deteriorating physical and mental health #TrumpIsStillNotWellpic.twitter.com/KKVSy52JJd https://t.co/UB1JdE8lEu
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) April 16, 2024
Even Trump’s political rivals couldn’t resist commenting on his courtroom antics. The Biden-Harris campaign retweeted reports of Trump’s alleged nap time, drawing attention to the irony of his past criticisms of their age and fitness for office.
As the hush money trial continues to unfold, Trump’s ‘Sleepy Don’ moment serves as a lighthearted distraction amid the serious legal proceedings. Whether intentional or not, his courtroom nap has once again thrust him into the spotlight, inviting both humor and criticism from around the world.
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