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Inside Trump's daily routine, which includes 3-4 hours of sleep, 'executive time,' and no breakfast

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  • President Donald Trump is set to depart the White House for two weeks of Christmas vacation later this week.
  • Trump often mixes business with pleasure on his vacations, but overall cuts down on official meetings and appearances.
  • Here's the daily rhythm that he'll be breaking.

President Donald Trump is expected to spend 16 days away from the White House for this year's Christmas holiday.

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Most likely headed for his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump will be escaping the daily pressures of life in Washington, which include daily briefings with top aides, meetings with world leaders, and running into the press.

Take a look at the daily schedule that includes Fox News, "executive time," and built-in breaks from his presidential duties.

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According to CNN, Trump doesn't drink coffee to wake up.

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It's not clear whether or not Trump is one of the 1% of the population who appears to actually need less sleep, scientifically speaking. If he is not, Trump is severely sleep deprived, according to health professionals that generally recommend seven to eight hours of sleep.

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Trump told Jesse Watters in 2016, "I will have a lunch, but my big thing is dinner."

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Three staffers reportedly begin the work at 6 AM, at which point they monitor TV, newspapers, and the internet for media on Republicans and opponents. They reportedly send the White House reports every 30 minutes.

Source: Vice News

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Trump reportedly prefers oral briefings.

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The blocks of time have lasted for as long as two hours and fourty-five minutes.

Source: Politico

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Chief of staff John Kelly reportedly instituted "executive time" after Trump complained that he didn't have enough time to think.

Source: Politico

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Unlike the Obamas, Trump has rarely dined out in Washington, only being known to eat at the White House or at the steakhouse at the Trump Hotel.

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Matt Drudge, Kid Rock, and Sean Hannity are just a few attendees of Trump's dinners.

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Trump is famously served pie with two scoops of ice cream for dessert, while others are served pie with one scoop.

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Trump has reportedly visited his golf clubs over 166 times as president.

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Trump traditionally holds aNew Years Eve party at Mar-a-Lago.

This year, ticket prices are reportedly $650 for dues-paying club members and $1,000 for guests.

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