Howard Dean wonders if Donald Trump's sniffling is caused by drug use

Donald Trump's audible sniffing throughout Monday night's debate caused many to wonder if he is battling a cold, but Howard Dean took the speculation to another level.

"Notice Trump sniffling all the time. Coke user?" the former governor of Vermont and onetime Democratic presidential candidate tweeted (yes, from his verified account). Since Trump is still onstage at Hofstra University, he hasn't responded to Dean's question. Maybe it's just pneumonia?

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