# 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:** 135
**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:** [May 16, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2682 "2026-05-16T21:57:25Z")
> DAA-AAAD! You’re Ruining my Life! And worse yet, embarrassing me in front of my friends! Guu-uy!! Tsch! - Every teen daughter (or son) evar. ---
**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:** [May 16, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2683 "2026-05-16T22:06:23Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > Every teen daughter (or son) evar. Yeah, sometimes I embarrass my daughter on purpose. Or, I pretend like I’m about to and don’t. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2684 "2026-05-18T23:03:48Z")
**Handwatch '26** : Not only is Trump’s hand looking closer than ever to just falling off, RFK appears to be among the Infected as well. [![](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_fullsize/plain/did:plc:4llrhdclvdlmmynkwsmg5tdc/bafkreic374u4jry3e35jopespyjsbv7vvvytugbjl72tuubhuwxucqf5tm) ](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_fullsize/plain/did:plc:4llrhdclvdlmmynkwsmg5tdc/bafkreic374u4jry3e35jopespyjsbv7vvvytugbjl72tuubhuwxucqf5tm) ---
**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:** [May 18, 2026, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2685 "2026-05-18T23:06:38Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > Not only is Trump’s hand looking closer than ever to just falling off, RFK appears to be among the Infected as well. I imagine RFK to be just one walking infection. ---
**Author:** ![Section\_Maker\_Jupe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/section_maker_jupe/32/1424_2.png) [@Section\_Maker\_Jupe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Section_Maker_Jupe)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2686 "2026-05-18T23:15:01Z")
Perhaps they are sharing some anti- zombie medicine? What happens when they stop? 👹 ---
**Author:** ![griffin1977](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/977dab/32.png) [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2687 "2026-05-18T23:39:46Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > RFK appears to be among the Infected as well. That’s probably RFK showing Trump that the cure for what ails him is to hold a freshly cooked rabbit fetus in your hand then put it in vat of boiling raccon semen or some such insanity ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2688 "2026-05-18T23:40:51Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > > [@Smapti](#): > > > > Not only is Trump’s hand looking closer than ever to just falling off, RFK appears to be among the Infected as well. > > I imagine RFK to be just one walking infection. We can’t exclude that he’s begun mainlining methylene blue. ---
**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:** [May 18, 2026, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2689 "2026-05-18T23:47:49Z")
I realized that RFK’s hand looks like the paw of a naked mole rat. Seriously, it’s uncanny. [![](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480xn/p0dpdz8p.jpg.webp) ](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480xn/p0dpdz8p.jpg.webp) Just… Really bruised. ---
**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:** [May 19, 2026, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2690 "2026-05-19T00:08:49Z")
> [@Section\_Maker\_Jupe](#): > > Perhaps they are sharing some anti- zombie medicine? What happens when they stop? 👹 I don’t know but I absolutely want to see the video. 🫣 ---
**Author:** ![penultima\_thule](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/penultima_thule/32/3833_2.png) [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2691 "2026-05-19T01:30:46Z")
> [@Section\_Maker\_Jupe](#): > > Perhaps they are sharing some anti- zombie medicine? If you are going to recommend shooting up on ivermectin, you are going to need to expect, you know, consequences. ====================== . . . and just while you are there, a heads up that it’s the last week to join in an expression of international goodwill, both fun and harmless. Still hoping to ring in a Canadian or few to the exchange. > [@The 2026 edition of the SDMB Postcard exchange - new management, old rules](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2026-edition-of-the-sdmb-postcard-exchange-new-management-old-rules/1029779): > > G’day! The venerable SDMB tradition of periodically exchanging postcards seems to have been in hiatus for a while. Methinks that amongst the prevailing angst and brouhaha we could with some expression of goodwill. And if better candidates were not available, I guess a non-merkin doper can co-ordinate the venture. Here’s how it works, by the numbers, and extensively plagiarised from past editions: Disclaimer: This exchange is a private thing among Dopers and is not an official function of the… ---
**Author:** ![Toxgoddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f08c70/32.png) [@Toxgoddess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toxgoddess)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2692 "2026-05-19T13:02:50Z")
> [@griffin1977](#): > > That’s probably RFK showing Trump that the cure for what ails him is to hold a freshly cooked rabbit fetus in your hand then put it in vat of boiling raccon semen or some such insanity That is disturbingly creative. Er..well done..But don’t give him any ideas. Edit: actually, I’d like to see him try it. Either of them. ---
**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:** [May 19, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2693 "2026-05-19T13:49:36Z")
IMO the more random wacky CT theory-based “drugs” and miracle cures they feed / inject into trump the better. Can’t help; might hurt. That’s my motto in this case. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2694 "2026-05-19T14:31:53Z")
> [@Toxgoddess](#): > > actually, I’d like to see him try it. Either of them. I really, really wouldn’t. But you can watch and tell me how it went. ---
**Author:** ![Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/son_of_a_rich/32/5439_2.png) [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2695 "2026-05-19T15:48:30Z")
I’m beginning to think that displaying those signs of his physical breakdown is deliberate, for some reason. Trying to gain sympathy maybe, or just lazily letting it be another distraction. A fucking billionaire can cover that shit up. ---
**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:** [May 19, 2026, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2696 "2026-05-19T15:54:51Z")
> [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](#): > > I’m beginning to think that displaying those signs of his physical breakdown is deliberate, for some reason. No one in the administration is that smart. We’ve seen that. Never attribute to machievellian machinations that which is adequately explained by stupidity. ---
**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:** [May 19, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2697 "2026-05-19T15:58:05Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > Never attribute to machievellian machinations that which is adequately explained by stupidity. Also don’t forget that he surrounds himself with incompetent sycophants who are totally unqualified for whatever role he gives them. ---
**Author:** ![Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/son_of_a_rich/32/5439_2.png) [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2698 "2026-05-19T16:03:26Z")
Unless she’s into necrophilia, it’s odd that that blonde printer girl who supposedly is in love with him wouldn’t want him to look as good as possible. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2699 "2026-05-19T19:01:36Z")
Remember, the official line for why his hand looks like a zombie bite is because he supposedly spend several hours a day shaking people’s hands. ---
**Author:** ![DWMarch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dwmarch/32/1010_2.png) [@DWMarch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DWMarch)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2700 "2026-05-19T19:57:03Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > Remember, the official line for why his hand looks like a zombie bite is because he supposedly spend several hours a day shaking people’s hands. Now that I think about it, this could actually be true. It would certainly explain why his neck looks like a vagina. > [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](#): > > Unless she’s into necrophilia, it’s odd that that blonde printer girl who supposedly is in love with him wouldn’t want him to look as good as possible. It’s got to be an emotional affair unless she’s got a dirty diaper fetish. ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2701 "2026-05-19T21:06:05Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > incompetent sycophants who are totally unqualified for whatever role he gives them. They can’t say, “Greatest President? You’re the greatest _human_ of all time, and I’m including Jesus,” with a straight face? I mean, that’s all he wants them to do, right? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520.md?page=134) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520.md?page=136)