Crash Course: Donald Trump was already a mess — now he's falling asleep during his own trial

Only a few hours into trial and Trump's "jaw kept falling on his chest and his mouth kept going slack." 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If he tries to have campaign events at night and on weekends, he's going to be exhausted. Trump can barely speak at times as it is. Add weariness and stress, and the confusion levels will likely rise even further. 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