White House explains Trump Time and 18 hour days with a survival system aides use

Aides rely on a “survival system” for Trump’s midnight rhythms

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has shed light on President Donald Trump’s late-night “Trump time” schedule and reported 18-hour workdays. Describing the internal coping mechanism used by senior aides, she says they follow a “survival system” to keep operations running as the president’s routine stretches deep into the night, renewing questions about his sleep habits.