Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep in court on the first day of his hush-money case as he became the first US president to stand criminal trial.
Trump seemingly dozed off on Monday morning in the New York courtroom as his lawyers clashed with prosecutors over what evidence would be admissible in the case.
The former president has been charged with falsifying business records ahead of the 2016 election to cover up a $130,000 (£104,000) payment made to Stormy Daniels, an adult film star.
Trump allegedly authorised the payment to hide an affair with her and influence the election result. He has pleaded not guilty and denied having a relationship with Daniels.
The New York Times reported Trump appeared to fall asleep just hours into the trial, with his head dropping down before he jolted awake. He seemed more alert after lunch, when he was seen talking animatedly with his lawyers.
The 77-year-old – who frequently calls current US President Joe Biden“Sleepy …
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