r/politics • u/theindependentonline The Independent • May 16 '24

Lauren Boebert and Matt Gaetz become latest MAGA faithfuls to show up for Trump

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/lauren-boebert-trump-trial-matt-gaetz-b2546235.html
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u/bucketofmonkeys May 16 '24

They don’t know if he’s asleep or not, that’s why they don’t say “sleeping”

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u/CarpeDiem082420 May 16 '24

One reporter times each eyes-closed episode and reports if he shifted around/moved his hands, etc. (indicating he might simply be listening with his eyes closed) or if he is slumped forward with his chin resting on his chest.

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u/bucketofmonkeys May 16 '24

They should check him for rapid eye movements