Donald Trump denies debate 'sniffles,' blames noise on bad microphone
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump flashes a thumbs up after the presidential debate with Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/David Goldman) (David Goldman)
Republican nominee Donald Trump denied claims Tuesday that he "sniffled" during the first presidential debate, attributing the noise which drew attention on social media to a bad microphone.
Trump, who has questioned Democratic rival Hillary Clinton's health and stamina in recent weeks, told "Fox & Friends" that he was not sick during the widely viewed prime time forum.
"No, no sniffles. No. You know, the mic was very bad, but maybe it was good enough to hear breathing, but there was no sniffles," hereportedly said in a phone interview. "I don't have -- I have no allergy...No cold. Every once in a while, but no -- no cold."
Trump further went on to criticize his microphone for the debate, saying it was lower than his opponent's and "it was crackling."
"I had a problem with a microphone that didn't work -- I don't know if you saw that in the room, but my microphone was terrible," he said. "I think I wonder if it was set up that way on purpose, but my microphone -- in the room they couldn't hear me, it was going on and off."
The GOP nominee's alleged sniffles during the first presidential debate went viral on social media, sparking memes and the hashtag "#TrumpSniffles."
Twitter was concern with Donald Trump's health after sniffling is heard throughout the debate.
They also drew questions over potential drug use, as Clinton campaign surrogate and former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean suggested the alleged "sniffles" could be tied to Cocaine.
Trump's campaign did not immediately respond to Dean's suggestion.
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