diff --git a/src/assets/scripts/app.js b/src/assets/scripts/app.js
index 6c18504..a80cead 100644
--- a/src/assets/scripts/app.js
+++ b/src/assets/scripts/app.js
@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ button.addEventListener('click', e => {
 // avoid DRY: disabling menu
 const disableMenu = () => {
   button.setAttribute('aria-expanded', false);
-  button.focus();
 };
 
 //  close on escape