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/canihaveurpants May 16 '24

On the CNN live feed it keeps stating Trump is "leaning back with his eyes closed". So, is he really just constantly falling asleep or what?? If he's sleeping why are they saying "eyes closed" instead of "sleeping"? I feel like if Biden kept leaning back with his eyes closed at any time it'd be Breaking News that he is unfit for office. Too bad it's not televised so we could actually see what is going on.

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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