The 'Trump Sniffles' meme originated during the first and second U.S. presidential debates in 2016 between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Viewers quickly noticed Trump's frequent, audible sniffing throughout the broadcast, leading to the viral hashtag #TrumpSniffles on social media. The meme captures a specific moment of physical tension or preparation for a rebuttal, and it is widely used as a reaction to hearing something absurd, annoying, or factually incorrect. Over the years, the template has evolved from a specific political critique into a versatile reaction image for any situation involving an awkward pause or a need to 'sniff out' the truth.