# 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:** 151
**Author:** ![dougrb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/76d3ee/32.png) [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/3002 "2026-06-17T00:06:49Z")
It looks like parasitic worms to me… burrowing just below the skin. ---
**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:** [June 17, 2026, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/3003 "2026-06-17T00:12:54Z")
Even the part of his hand that isn’t covered by makeup is not the natural color of a white person’s skin. Look at the difference between his skin color and the woman getting ready to shake his hand. * * * Upon reflection, that wrinkled texture doesn’t really look like makeup. It looks like a theatrical product that simulates skin. Courtesy of Gemini: > The primary theatrical product used to create wrinkles and textured skin is **liquid latex** , often specifically formulated as an **Age Stipple** (such as Ben Nye Wrinkle Stipple or Mehron Liquid Latex). [[1](https://www.google.com/search?q=product&prds=pvt:hg,productid:4615481842444708825,catalogid:8913601045224069635,gpcid:8786426319517389998,mid:576462781329836500&ibp=oshop), [2](https://www.google.com/search?q=product&prds=pvt:hg,productid:10932758832569421811,catalogid:389476929495383563,gpcid:10799310662365838859,mid:576462789444874782&ibp=oshop), [3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtwXy9xy8w4), [4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=altfCb2DpcQ), [5](https://stagemakeuponline.com/products/mehron-liquid-latex?srsltid=AfmBOooPa7nwI3vb-u79LmWoTc3RI7ePDGwYcTXOcaQzkdtAFDRWCi2s)] > > Here is how SFX and theatrical artists use it to achieve realistic aging: > > - **The Stretch and Stipple Method:** Artists stretch the skin taut, apply a thin layer of the liquid latex using a stipple sponge, and dry it with a hair dryer. When the skin is released, the latex shrinks, creating highly realistic folds and creases. [[1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=altfCb2DpcQ), [2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtwXy9xy8w4)] > - **Building Texture:** To create extreme skin textures (like decaying flesh or deep scarring), artists layer liquid latex with ripped tissue or cotton. [[1](https://www.amazon.com/Mehron-Makeup-Liquid-Latex-Light/dp/B01GKAL67Y), [2](https://www.google.com/search?q=product&prds=pvt:hg,productid:10932758832569421811,catalogid:389476929495383563,gpcid:10799310662365838859,mid:576462789444874782&ibp=oshop)] > - **Sealing:** Because liquid latex can be sticky, artists typically apply a Castor Sealer over it to remove the tackiness and allow cream makeup to blend smoothly. [[1](https://www.amazon.com/Wrinkle-Effects-Liquid-Stipple-Latex/dp/B0CL5H3N86), [2](https://www.google.com/search?q=product&prds=pvt:hg,productid:4615481842444708825,catalogid:8913601045224069635,gpcid:8786426319517389998,mid:576462781329836500&ibp=oshop), [3](https://www.amazon.com/Mehron-Makeup-Liquid-Latex-Light/dp/B01GKAL67Y)] Of course, in his case he demonstrates realistic aging all on his own. They should have somehow done it backwards to make him look younger. ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanubv.2/32/3260_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/3004 "2026-06-17T02:12:51Z")
That top picture with Carney is particularly sad. “Do you smell burnt toast, Mr. President?” ---
**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:** [June 17, 2026, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/3005 "2026-06-17T02:28:39Z")
“No.” “Nuts.” ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 7:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/3006 "2026-06-17T07:26:47Z")
Just watched a brief interview with Trump at the G7, and OMG, his face looked almost gaunt and very pale. He did NOT look well at all. Pretty please Santa, I’ve been a good girl this year. Can you grant me the Best Wish Evah before November? 😛 ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 10:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/3007 "2026-06-17T10:38:24Z")
> [@dougrb](#): > > It looks like parasitic worms to me… burrowing just below the skin. He’s been hanging out with RFKjr a lot, that was bound to happen. ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/3008 "2026-06-17T11:56:08Z")
> _Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, seen here being asked plaintively by the American President to help him (Mr. Trump) empty his colostomy bag …_ ---
**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:** [June 17, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/3009 "2026-06-17T13:22:29Z")
Nah. If he croaks before the midterms, Republicans will get the sympathy vote. ---
**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:** [June 17, 2026, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/3010 "2026-06-17T13:32:24Z")
> [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](#): > > That top picture with Carney is particularly sad. > “Do you smell burnt toast, Mr. President?” Do you know what year it is? Who is currently the President of the United States? ---
**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:** [June 17, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/3011 "2026-06-17T13:52:46Z")
Where did the coin go? You pulled it out of my ear and I want it back! ---
**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:** [June 17, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/3012 "2026-06-17T14:50:45Z")
[![Imgur](https://i.imgur.com/z5Hmppu.jpeg "imgur.com") ](https://imgur.com/z5Hmppu) ---
**Author:** ![jsc1953](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/5daacb/32.png) [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/3013 "2026-06-17T14:54:26Z")
> [@kambuckta](#): > > Just watched a brief interview with Trump at the G7, and OMG, his face looked almost gaunt and very pale. He did NOT look well at all. Saw a video recently commenting on Fox News coverage. A clip shows Trump walking without falling over, and the Fox kiss-ass swoons at how remarkable it was, given “what Trump has been through in the last few days”. Which was: watch a UFC fight in his front yard, and then get on the cushiest plane ride available to any mortal. ---
**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:** [June 17, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/3014 "2026-06-17T16:29:15Z")
They really are reporting that “walking without falling over” is a flex? ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanubv.2/32/3260_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/3015 "2026-06-17T16:41:19Z")
I’ve been watching this and was just about to make the same comment. His voice is weak, and his breathing doesn’t seem good; like he’s gasping for air in between sentences. Behind him, Little Marco looks tense and embarrassed, and even that grinning fool, Lutnick, looks like standing there is an effort. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/3016 "2026-06-17T16:54:12Z")
I’m watching him speak and take questions at the G7 as I type this. He is old and tired and rambling all over the place. Somehow, he gets from the Iran deal to Mexico being run by cartels in two or three sentences. Plus, he looks like the only thing keeping him on his feet is the podium. ---
**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:** [June 17, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/3017 "2026-06-17T17:42:25Z")
[This paramedic](https://nicholasjorcutt.substack.com/p/im-trained-to-know-when-someone-is) believes that Trump is suffering from Chronic Heart Failure. He also has some wonderful nicknames for him. ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/3018 "2026-06-17T17:50:40Z")
Come on, heart! Do fail him now! ---
**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:** [June 17, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/3019 "2026-06-17T21:53:52Z")
> [@WolfpackJeep](#): > > That pic of him grasping Modi’s arm ought to be made into a meme [![](https://i.imgflip.com/aula4l.jpg) ](https://i.imgflip.com/aula4l.jpg) ---
**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:** [June 18, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/3020 "2026-06-18T14:36:10Z")
> [@Ike\_Witt](#): > > [This paramedic](https://nicholasjorcutt.substack.com/p/im-trained-to-know-when-someone-is) believes that Trump is suffering from Chronic Heart Failure. Well, he’s heartless to be sure. ---
**Author:** ![Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/q.q.switcheroo/32/5713_2.png) [@Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.Q.Switcheroo)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/3021 "2026-06-18T17:52:29Z")
He has a heart, but it’s three sizes too small. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520.md?page=150) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520.md?page=152)