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Friday, December 19, 2025

President Trump struggled to stay awake while discussing his order reclassifying marijuana.

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TAPPER: Earlier today - this isn't the first time - Trump appeared to be struggling to keep eyes open. Does that worry you? REINER: It's jarring to see him go from basically asleep in the Oval to this rapid fire pace during a 30-minute speech he gave in 18. There's been a lot of health issues.

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-- Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) Dec 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM

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... Even as doctors extolled the benefits from having more research opportunities and medical applications for cannabis, Trump had difficulty keeping his eyes open, having to shift in his seat in order to stay awake. ...

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-12-19 01:16 PM | Reply

Just let the old man sleep.

It's better for the country.

#2 | Posted by Zed at 2025-12-19 01:17 PM | Reply

The edibles were just kicking in.

#3 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2025-12-19 01:39 PM | Reply

"He's not asleep. He's got his eyes closed and his head leaned back."
Susie "Mother" Wiles
White House "Chief of Staff"
people.com

So there.

#4 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-12-19 01:54 PM | Reply

Should have smoked up AFTER he signed it.

#5 | Posted by kwrx25 at 2025-12-19 04:13 PM | Reply

Clinton inhaled
Trump inhaled Putin's ------

#6 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-12-19 07:28 PM | Reply

That's what happens when you drink four infused Diet Cokes, right Melania?

#7 | Posted by catdog at 2025-12-19 09:50 PM | Reply

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