Trump's lawyer 'nudged' him awake after he dozes off again in court: report

It's the official first day of the court proceedings for Donald Trump's trial over the hush money scheme, and within the first opening statements, he reportedly fell asleep yet again.

It's the fourth time Trump has been seen to doze off during the case, withn the first several times during jury selection last week.

According to New York Times reporter Susanne Craig who is in the courtroom, "Trump is struggling to stay awake. His eyes were closed for a short period. He was jolted awake when Todd Blanche, his lawyer, nudged him while sliding a note in front of him."

The moment was during the opening statements given by the Manhattan District Attorney's office.

Several reporters have commented in past days that they witnessed Trump dozing during the trial.

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The first time that it happened, New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman reported the story — and Trump then glared at her while leaving the courtroom.

It could become a political problem for Trump, who has long nicknamed Joe Biden "sleepy Joe."

Trump is reportedly furious that his naps are being noticed.