Most folks agreed on one thing, however: something seemed off.
One X userwrote, “Trump can’t keep his eyes open!
What is that about??”
“Is Trump AWAKE??
He finally opened his eyes 30 minutes in,” anothernoted.
If Trump’s strange look was a result of sleepiness, it wouldn’t necessarily be a surprise.
Furthermore, Trump surely underwent countless hours of debate prep to get ready for the monumental night.
Anothersuggested, “Trump looks positively reptilian tonight.
His eyes are half closed and blank.
I half expect him to stick out his forked tongue.”
Others suggested that a substance might be behind his unfocused look.
“Trump’s eyes are so bloodshot.
What drugs is he on?”
“Trumps [sic] eyes are sliding back and forth.
It looks upsetting.”
Make it make sense!"
Trump, on the other hand, seemed less eager to meet the vice president for a handshake.
As far as many viewers were concerned, this dynamic subtly continued throughout the debate.
“Trump cant even look her in the eyes LMAOOOOOOOO,” one userwrote.
“20 MINUTES IN.
