# Trump is dying **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [August 27, 2025, 7:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520 "2025-08-27T07:09:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 122
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2422 "2026-04-23T03:58:35Z")
> [@nearwildheaven](#): > > In the meantime, The Onion has purchased Infowars. We have that already being discussed in a bunch of different threads, including at least one thread that’s solely about that purchase. Why would you mention it in **this** thread? To reply to a post from over a week ago?! …How high and/or drunk are you, out of curiosity? ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2423 "2026-04-23T04:07:37Z")
How high and/or drunk am I? Neither. I hadn’t seen it here, mmmkay? I also didn’t know about this until a couple days ago. Sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2424 "2026-04-23T04:20:31Z")
> [@nearwildheaven](#): > > I also didn’t know about this until a couple days ago. Sorry. Well, I get being excited about it. I think lots of us are, which is why it’s all over the board. Here’s the dedicated thread just FYI: > [@The Onion has taken over Infowars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-onion-has-taken-over-infowars/1029456): > > This should be fun! I wonder how many Alex Jones fans will go there assuming he’s still in charge. Lots, I hope. rofl ---
**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:** [April 23, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2425 "2026-04-23T12:46:30Z")
> [@needscoffee](#): > > Soon he’ll be posting chain letters like my Aunt Gladys did. “I have great news for the American people! The Prince of Nigeria personally reached out to your favorite President Donald J. Trump, and has promised to provide Billions of dollars in financial assistance to go toward our Great and Righteous battle against the Evil Iranian Empire. All I have to do is pay a few Hundred Million Dollars in administrative fees beforehand to get the ball rolling, and those Billions will soon be ours. Art of the Deal!” ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2426 "2026-04-23T12:52:35Z")
> [@nearwildheaven](#): > > How high and/or drunk am I? Neither. I hadn’t seen it here, mmmkay? I also didn’t know about this until a couple days ago. Sorry. FYI and anyone else who sees this. The new infowars logo has an onion in the middle of it. This will distinguish it from Alex Jones’ Infowars. [![](https://i.imgur.com/LSl7ddI.jpeg) ](https://i.imgur.com/LSl7ddI.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2427 "2026-04-24T03:20:52Z")
This happened today. > **[Trump sparks health fears in 'babbling' interview as he falls asleep again](https://www.irishstar.com/culture/entertainment/donald-trump-health-fears-interview-37062520.amp)** > > US President Donald Trump was accused of "babbling" and falling asleep during a live TV speech at the White House, as viewers expressed concern over his health and fitness for office > Trump was discussing the cleaning of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool at the Oval Office when his head seemingly dropped forward, eyes shut, and mouth sagging. Even Fox News stated he was “babbling” at the same event. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2428 "2026-04-24T03:23:04Z")
Hope springs eternal ---
**Author:** ![Eric1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/3bc359/32.png) [@Eric1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eric1)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2429 "2026-04-24T03:39:15Z")
That sounds really bad. I would go to at least ‘Urgent Care’ if I did that. Rich guys like him probably should go right to the cardiologist. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2430 "2026-04-24T11:56:25Z")
I wonder how long they can keep up the charade he’s alive and _compos mentis_ using an AI likeness that’s only seen via video, never in person. You _know_ that’s being planned for right now. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2431 "2026-04-24T12:51:52Z")
I’ve been thinking that for years. The fascists have their ideal “Big Brother” scenario. You just know the idea has crossed the mind of some people. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2432 "2026-04-24T14:26:18Z")
Reminds me of this guy: **[Abdelaziz Bouteflika - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdelaziz_Bouteflika#Personal_life_and_death)**. He disappeared entirely from sight partway through a 4-year term as Supreme Leader allegedly due to a stroke. Then he was elected and served an entire subsequent 4 year term hidden from sight while his younger brother allegedly ran the government. That didn’t even take AI. It just took control of the media and a willingness to squash any dissenting voices. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2433 "2026-04-24T15:10:56Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > You _know_ that’s being planned for right now. [![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ej4kZtjWkAA6peO.jpg) ](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ej4kZtjWkAA6peO.jpg) The speech follows no logical pattern. Random sentences strung together. …How can you tell any difference from last year? ---
**Author:** ![Odesio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/odesio/32/20003_2.png) [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2434 "2026-04-24T15:33:19Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > The speech follows no logical pattern. > Random sentences strung together. > …How can you tell any difference from last year? Some people are saying it’s the Weave. Big, strong men are coming up to President Trump, with tears in their eyes, saying, “Sir, we’ve never seen anyone so masterfully control the Weave like that. Some say you’re the best Weaver in history, sir.” ---
**Author:** ![JohnGalt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johngalt/32/184_2.png) [@JohnGalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnGalt)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2435 "2026-04-24T15:58:42Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > Reminds me of this guy: **[Abdelaziz Bouteflika - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdelaziz_Bouteflika#Personal_life_and_death)**. He disappeared entirely from sight partway through a 4-year term as Supreme Leader allegedly due to a stroke. Then he was elected and served an entire subsequent 4 year term hidden from sight while his younger brother allegedly ran the government. I’m watching all of the vintage _Mission Impossible_ episodes, all seven seasons. A large number of the plots are exactly that: the brother of the king, or the top general, kidnaps or drugs or covers up the death of the king (in some cases, an beloved religious leader, instead of the king). Hilarity ensues. Alas, that’s fiction. ---
**Author:** ![SunUp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea5d25/32.png) [@SunUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SunUp)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2436 "2026-04-24T16:38:25Z")
Only long enough for JD Vance to leak it once he’s aware. Which is to say, about a month or two… ---
**Author:** ![Stratocaster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stratocaster/32/16393_2.png) [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2437 "2026-04-24T20:06:27Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > The speech follows no logical pattern. > Random sentences strung together. > …How can you tell any difference from last year? Honestly, that was my reaction. I guess it’s the falling asleep part, because the verbiage seems like bog-standard Trump gibberish. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2438 "2026-04-24T20:30:38Z")
Theres also this non-fiction: > **[High Court Vomits Truth in Frozen-Guru Case](https://www.loweringthebar.net/2017/07/frozen-guru-update-v.html)** > > 1600 words on this, but I’ve been waiting three years for a decision. See also the 5 previous installments on this long-running case: > **[Search Results for “Guru” – Lowering the Bar](https://www.loweringthebar.net/?s=Guru)** Famously, it’s real hard to get someone to acknowledge something when their job depends on them not acknowledgingit. Lotta folks owe their jobs to His Holiness Shri Ashutosh Maharaj Ji. Lots more owed their jobs to Bouteflika. And even more yet to fucking trump. He’s gonna be metaphorically propped up in his chair for long after his corpse is cold. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2439 "2026-04-24T20:30:46Z")
I wonder if somebody is assigned to stand behind him and grab him by the back of his shirt collar if it looks like he’s going to go totally face forward onto the table. * * * I guess they could always attach a bungee cord to a loop on the back of his suit and that would hold him upright if he starts to topple. ---
**Author:** ![crowmanyclouds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crowmanyclouds/32/19884_2.png) [@crowmanyclouds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crowmanyclouds)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2440 "2026-04-24T20:47:18Z")
A head prop that attaches to a neck collar and is wedged into the chair next to his balls . . . hence the long ties! ---
**Author:** ![Der\_Trihs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/der_trihs/32/233_2.png) [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2441 "2026-04-24T20:47:27Z")
If they thought they could pull it off, they’d embalm his corpse and prop it up at meetings and press conferences. And have people lean in and “listen to him”, then “repeat what he said”. _Weekend at Bernie’s: The Administration._ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520.md?page=121) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520.md?page=123)