# Trump has COVID! **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [October 2, 2020, 10:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022 "2020-10-02T10:56:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022/121 "2020-10-02T18:46:37Z")
> [@Riemann](#): > > That’s not an “unless” - no scenario reduces the probability of a Republican win to zero, but my claim that this scenario implies the _lowest_ probability of a Republican win. Do you disagree? I’ll play Devil’s Advocate. So your scenario is “trump is seriously ill through the election but stays on the ticket, which causes the lowest possible probability of a trump / Repub win”. Or… trump’s base of deplorables turns out stronger than ever to vote for their ailing hero. Voters have short memories-- radio silence from trump in the month before the election means no daily outrageous statements from him on the news cycles, and maybe even coverage of existing scandals quiets down. Couple that with blanket “You won’t be safe in Biden’s America” ads in the final stretch which cause traditional Repub or swing voters who were turning away from him to say “at least he’s not that horrible, Antifa-loving Biden”. McConnell, Barr, Graham, et al use this as another excuse to try to delegitimize or even delay the election. ---
**Author:** ![kk\_fusion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kk_fusion/32/15276_2.png) [@kk\_fusion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kk_fusion)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022/122 "2020-10-02T18:51:20Z")
> [@Steve\_MB](#): > > The deck is stacked against Trump, considering that he has three risk factors: age, obesity, and poverty. This one shouldn’t go unnoticed. ---
**Author:** ![Riemann](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/riemann/32/3133_2.png) [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022/123 "2020-10-02T19:03:44Z")
> [@solost](#): > > …trump’s base of deplorables turns out stronger than ever to vote for their ailing hero. I think what people with a modicum of sanity and decency do decides the election. The motivation and turnout of the hardcore MAGA deplorables does matter somewhat, I agree - but again, I think an ailing and weak Trump is the best scenario. Fully recovered and looking like he “beat” COVID is worse, dead and martyred is worse. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022/124 "2020-10-02T19:13:18Z")
> [@kk\_fusion](#): > > > [@Steve\_MB](#): > > > > The deck is stacked against Trump, considering that he has three risk factors: age, obesity, and poverty. > > This one shouldn’t go unnoticed. Agreed. It took me a beat - “Yeah, he’s old and fat, but poor? Oh, yeah.” 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Voyager](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/voyager/32/133_2.png) [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022/125 "2020-10-02T19:41:33Z")
We need a new T-shirt: Healthier and Wealthier than Donald Trump ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022/126 "2020-10-02T19:42:39Z")
> [@solost](#): > > Yes, pretty sure I read that the WH is reporting he will quarantine. So if nothing else, at least we hopefully get a vacation from trump’s constant BS for a couple week’s worth of news cycles. > [@Skywatcher](#): > > Only if someone takes his phone away. As of right now, he hasn’t tweeted anything in over 14 hours. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022/127 "2020-10-02T19:56:26Z")
> [@Joey\_P](#): > > As of right now, he hasn’t tweeted anything in over 14 hours. Wow. He usually has an especially bad attack of twitterhea over the weekend, so if his feed is silent Saturday and Sunday that will be telling. ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022/128 "2020-10-02T20:01:30Z")
The more I think about this, the more I think this will hurt Trump than anything he could potentially spin out of the experience. He and his army of conspiracy theorists have been telling the country for 7 months that this is fake news, that it’s a hoax, and that Democrats are a bunch of pussies for wearing masks. Well, now what? The fact that it’s putting him in quarantine for even just a few days dents his armor a little, I would think. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022/129 "2020-10-02T20:02:45Z")
“He hasn’t even called in to Fox News” > **[Reporter skeptical of Trump's 'mild' symptoms: He hasn't even called in to...](https://www.rawstory.com/2020/10/reporter-skeptical-of-trumps-mild-symptoms-he-hasnt-even-called-in-to-fox-news-that-has-raised-some-questions/)** > > During a segment on MSNBC this Friday, political analyst Ashley Parker expressed skepticism over the White House's claims that President Trump's coronavirus symptoms are "mild.""So far, we are taking the White House's word that they've put out that... ---
**Author:** ![Riemann](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/riemann/32/3133_2.png) [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022/130 "2020-10-02T20:06:34Z")
It is starting to seem significant that the WH have conceded that he has _any_ symptoms; and yet he has not been visible. Still, I think a reasonable tactic to play if he really isn’t very sick is to let the rumors build for a while, and _then_ appear looking healthy. So I’m not getting my hopes up that he’s really sick just yet. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022/131 "2020-10-02T20:09:05Z")
Like I said, what happens on his twitter feed over the weekend will be telling. If he’s not very sick there’s no way he can keep off twitter for any length of time. And it’s always easy to tell the difference between the _real_ realdonaldtrump and his ghost tweeters, no matter how much they try the random capitalizations and other tricks. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022/132 "2020-10-02T20:17:57Z")
Quick! Somebody call 119! ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022/133 "2020-10-02T20:26:45Z")
Well, that was confusing. 😛 > **[E6B](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E6B)** > > Pages for logged out editors learn more > > The E6B flight computer is a form of circular slide rule used in aviation and one of the very few analog calculating devices in widespread\[citation needed\] use in the 21st century. > They are mostly used in flight training, because these flight computers have been replaced with electronic planning tools or software and websites that make these calculations for the pilots. These flight computers are used during flight planning (on the ground before ... ---
**Author:** ![Fuji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a9a28c/32.png) [@Fuji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fuji)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022/134 "2020-10-02T20:27:11Z")
I agree with those of you who have mentioned how unlikely it would be, based on what is commonly known of his character, for Trump to feign any kind kind of public weakness. I would also keep in mind to whom he looks for guidance and inspiration in governing - his fellow authoritarians. Think of those regimes, and then ponder the likelihood of a Putin or Xi or Bolsonaro or Duterte or Erdogan or Orban acquiescing to a display of infirmity… ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022/135 "2020-10-02T21:21:09Z")
It was just reported that Trump has been shipped off to Walter Reed. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022/136 "2020-10-02T21:35:52Z")
Tweeted September 17: > ---
**Author:** ![madmonk28](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madmonk28/32/20811_2.png) [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022/137 "2020-10-02T21:58:56Z")
Let’s hope they have plenty of sunlight and bleach. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022/138 "2020-10-02T22:05:10Z")
Trump is completely fine. This is just a long-scheduled, completely routine medical helicopter evacuation to Walter Reed. > **[Kellyanne Conway, two senators test positive as Trump goes to hospital](https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2020/10/02/trump-biden-live-updates/?fbclid=IwAR1u2PO-qNRs8xHTPzFQC6mjw-ruXS5RJ-vaD1MDnamfj_92eCNa-ozzV10)** > > Trump has received an experimental “antibody cocktail” treatment, his physician said Friday. ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022/139 "2020-10-02T22:07:09Z")
What I’m wondering about is how withdrawal will affect him, if, as has been speculated, he actually is snorting Adderall. He’s not likely to get it there, and if he’s having trouble breathing through his nose, he can’t snort even if he was given it… ---
**Author:** ![Tamerlane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tamerlane/32/7602_2.png) [@Tamerlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamerlane)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022/140 "2020-10-02T22:14:20Z")
> [@HMS\_Irruncible](#): > > I’m not so sure I’d assume that. The RNC rules are that they’d vote on a replacement. I don’t know that Pence has a ton of support, but I bet many of them would love to throw it to a reliably right-wing establishment guy like Romney. > > That’s what makes me a little nervous about this. The Republicans made this bed (Trump) but they might escape having to lie in it (Trump facing electoral defeat). Honest to God while that is a pretty bad scenario, IMHO it would still be a very mild win for this country. I’m not a fan, but I’ll take a somewhat sane plutocrat like Romney over an unstable, irrational plutocrat any day of the week. > [@solost](#): > > trump’s base of deplorables turns out stronger than ever to vote for their ailing hero. They’re already turning out and they have a hard ceiling. You can’t get to 110% no matter how many HS coaches insist otherwise. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-has-covid/922022.md?page=8)