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Is #Trumpsniffles the new sweaty Nixon? Trump's irritated nose distracts viewers at first presidential debate with Clinton
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Someone pass Donald Trump a tissue, quick.
Trump sniffled repeatedly throughout Monday night’s first presidential debate, suffering with an itchy or stuffed-up nose that distracted viewers as he argued against Hillary Clinton – despite months of declaring himself the “healthiest candidate ever”.
While Trump had access to a glass of water, which he repeatedly drank from, there was no handkerchief in sight. (Hillary did not reach for her glass once during the 90-minute debate).
Trump’s sniffles were particularly unfortunately timed after he called into question his rival’s stamina and his supporters hounded Clinton over her health and occasional coughing fits for months, claiming they were part of larger health issues she supposedly suffered following a fall and blood clot in 2012.
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