Kaitlan Collins, ex-CNN Chief White House Correspondent, spilled the beans on why White House staff dreaded long-haul trips with Donald Trump: the man doesn’t sleep. On flights to places like Asia, when everyone else crashes out, Trump stays wired, summoning aides from their bunks for impromptu meetings. “He’ll have them go wake staff up if they’re asleep because he wants to talk to them,” Collins shared.
Trump’s infamous routine – just 4-5 hours of shut-eye nightly – turned Air Force One into a 24/7 office during his presidency, especially on overseas jaunts that crossed multiple time zones.
“I had this source who said you never want to be on Air Force One on a trip, and I said, ‘Why?’ You would think you would want to be in the axis of power, close to Trump.” – Kaitlan Collins
Conservative influencer Ryan Fournier reacted by hailing Trump as “the hardest working President in history,” framing the sleepless vigils as proof of his tireless dedication rather than a burden on the team.
Being at the heart of power sounds glamorous, but Collins’ story shows the gritty toll – endless energy from the top means no rest for those below. Would you trade sleep for proximity to the Oval Office?
Sources: NY Post, Daily Mail
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