# 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:** 69
**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:** [January 20, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/1362 "2026-01-20T19:32:42Z")
Do you think we should be worried, that when trump dies, the rest of the universe will cease to exist? Poof! 🙂 ---
**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:** [January 20, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/1363 "2026-01-20T19:48:53Z")
What mercy that would be. ---
**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:** [January 20, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/1364 "2026-01-20T20:08:30Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > Do you think we should be worried, that when trump dies, the rest of the universe will cease to exist? Poof! Of course not. If we cease to exist, then there’s nothing to worry. ---
**Author:** ![irae](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f0a364/32.png) [@irae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irae)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/1365 "2026-01-20T20:49:50Z")
Remember that blissful 11 minutes back in 2017 when a disgruntled Twitter employee deleted Trunt’s account and he briefly vanished entirely? ---
**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:** [January 20, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/1366 "2026-01-20T21:16:51Z")
This was better. [CNN: Twitter bans President Trump permanently](https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/08/tech/trump-twitter-ban) Too bad Elon bought Twitter and unbanned every reprehensible criminal and bigot and pedophile previously banned. Including Trump. ---
**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:** [January 21, 2026, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/1367 "2026-01-21T02:20:34Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > I let the dogs out, scoop the cat litter, let the dogs in, check to see if he’s dead yet… So, scooping the cat litter is a subliminal reminder to check? ---
**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:** [January 21, 2026, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/1368 "2026-01-21T03:10:29Z")
Trump’s goals for his second term have centered on 3 things: revenge on his enemies, creating and enjoying chaos, and enriching himself and his family. Along with that legacy will be leaving behind reminders of his excess in ways he hopes successors can’t or won’t change - including his White House “improvements” and territorial gains, whether in name (renaming the Gulf of Mexico) or reality (acquiring Greenland, Venezuela and Cuba, destroying NATO, whatever). One satisfactory outcome would be him seeing all his works crumble and policies reversed under a Dem. administration, assuming he’s alive and not too doddering to notice. ---
**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:** [January 21, 2026, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/1369 "2026-01-21T03:28:36Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#): > > One satisfactory outcome would be him seeing all his works crumble and policies reversed under a Dem. administration, assuming he’s alive and not too doddering to notice. _Trumpymandias_ ---
**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:** [January 21, 2026, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/1370 "2026-01-21T04:28:15Z")
I just caught a bit of the “first year in office” blatherfest. I think this is the worst I’ve ever seen / heard him. Low energy, visibly out of breath. The way he flung his little book of accomplishments to the floor. I don’t want to get anyone’s hopes up, and I certainly am not hoping for a thrombo, mid-flight to Switzerland, but the coming shitshow in Davos could prove to be very strenuous 🙏 ---
**Author:** ![echoreply](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/echoreply/32/3641_2.png) [@echoreply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/echoreply)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2026, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/1371 "2026-01-21T05:17:49Z")
I’m sure there are, or will be soon, a bunch of news stories to either confirm or deny this, but I can’t be bothered to look. Air Force One turned around and went back to the US early on the trip to Davos. People were expecting bad news, but then even worse news was it was just an issue with the plane. ---
**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:** [January 21, 2026, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/1372 "2026-01-21T05:22:59Z")
Yes, i got a news alert that the plane turned around due to minor electrical issues. ---
**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:** [January 21, 2026, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/1373 "2026-01-21T05:38:08Z")
Flightradar24 shows another AF1 is now in flight over the Atlantic, so unfortunately he’s still alive. Unless they’re planning to Weekend At Bernie’s him through Davos. ---
**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:** [January 21, 2026, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/1374 "2026-01-21T05:43:25Z")
Alternatively; hmm. > **[Jen d’Arc (@jenonymous.bsky.social)](https://bsky.app/profile/jenonymous.bsky.social/post/3mcvxgffowk2c)** > > AF1 turned back mid-flight to Davos, claimed it was a mechanical issue. Press got off the plane but then video feed went dark. Pool told to get back on AF1. Time passed, maybe 30 minutes? Nobody saw or claims to have seen Trump get off old plane or... > **[Pop Tartarus (@jack-a-dandy.bsky.social)](https://bsky.app/profile/jack-a-dandy.bsky.social/post/3mcvxlwn77k2q)** > > Is it normal for press pool to be radio silent while in the air? Like. Surely someone can text. ---
**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:** [January 21, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/1375 "2026-01-21T05:55:50Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > unfortunately he’s still alive [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/YUluLIr98qc/maxresdefault.jpg "Still Alive") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUluLIr98qc) ---
**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:** [January 21, 2026, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/1376 "2026-01-21T06:13:24Z")
> **[Thor Benson (@thorbenson.bsky.social)](https://bsky.app/profile/thorbenson.bsky.social/post/3mcvwvsfsp222)** > > President Donald Trump has released the following statement: > > "Bing bing bing bing. Hadsefrrrogl" ---
**Author:** ![scudsucker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scudsucker/32/14101_2.png) [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2026, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/1377 "2026-01-21T06:13:36Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > Unless they’re planning to Weekend At Bernie’s him through Davos. I doubt anyone would notice, although his horrible droning voice would not be missed. ---
**Author:** ![chappachula](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d2c977/32.png) [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2026, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/1378 "2026-01-21T06:20:12Z")
> [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](#): > > Davos could prove to be very strenuous For Trump, nothilng is strenuous. To feei strain, you have to understand the weight of responsibility, to be afraid of making mistakes, and to worry about the consequences of your actions. ---
**Author:** ![aurora\_maire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aurora_maire/32/328_2.png) [@aurora\_maire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aurora_maire)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2026, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/1379 "2026-01-21T06:32:37Z")
> [@echoreply](#): > > Air Force One turned around and went back to the US early on the trip to Davos. People were expecting bad news, but then even worse news was it was just an issue with the plane. It could have been a Logan Roy situation (if you know, you know) which would have been a perfect fit in this timeline. But, alas, not today. ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2026, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/1380 "2026-01-21T12:41:01Z")
To be honest, the damage done to America and the world by Trump is so immense that any feeling of schadenfreude about his passing, for me, is going to be pretty hollow. It would be akin to celebrating the demise of an infection-parasite in one’s body after that parasite has already caused the loss of a limb, an eye, both kidneys, and one now needs dialysis for life. The demise isn’t going to reverse the harm done. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/1381 "2026-01-21T13:27:18Z")
Right, but let’s try it. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520.md?page=68) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520.md?page=70)