# Why did a disheveled looking Trump just turn up in DC **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [September 12, 2022, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412 "2022-09-12T03:36:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**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:** [September 12, 2022, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412/81 "2022-09-12T23:06:21Z")
> [@CaptMurdock](#): > > He may have gone to a golf course, but it wasn’t for a quick game… It’s like one of those old school mob meetings. Except instead of having it in a secluded house in the Adirondacks, they have it in public, on a golf course, not holding any clubs. Because…of course! “Mind if we play through?” ---
**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:** [September 12, 2022, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412/82 "2022-09-12T23:09:56Z")
It does make it hard to eavesdrop. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2022, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412/83 "2022-09-12T23:17:02Z")
I think it has to do with this: > [@7 Jan 2021 and beyond - the aftermath of the storming of the Capitol](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7-jan-2021-and-beyond-the-aftermath-of-the-storming-of-the-capitol/930020/3533): > > It would seem the public-facing efforts of DOJ’s investigation into the events of January 6th are ramping up. By a lot. Gift link: From the article: According to one subpoena obtained by The New York Times, they asked for any records or communications from people who organized, spoke at or provided security for Mr. Trump’s rally at the Ellipse. They also requested information about any members of the executive and legislative branches who may have taken part in planning or executing the r… He probably got wind of it last night. ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2022, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412/84 "2022-09-12T23:18:39Z")
And this is why we cannot be delivered from him. Because his mere being in some point in space, for some reason is assumed _ **must** _ be a portent of something yooge and it’s All Eyes On Him. > [@Sage\_Rat](#): > > Good news requires time and the editorial process. You just have to wait. Aye. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2022, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412/85 "2022-09-12T23:19:41Z")
> Trump reportedly met with Kevin McCarthy, Eric Trump, Attorney Trusty, Sean Hannity and Few other unidentified Republicans on a golf course with no golf clubs in Virginia today. Getting their stories straight/ letting them know of consequences if they squeal. Just regular old mobster stuff. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412/86 "2022-09-12T23:34:10Z")
Imagine the uproar from the other inmates! ---
**Author:** ![Pork\_Rind](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pork_rind/32/111_2.png) [@Pork\_Rind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pork_Rind)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2022, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412/87 "2022-09-12T23:40:57Z")
I sure hope one of the photogs that got the shots of the meeting on the course brought a parabolic mike. ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2022, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412/88 "2022-09-12T23:52:17Z")
Is this just an opportunity for DC Republicans to kiss his ass, or does the Trump camp think the Feds might have his homes and offices wired? ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412/89 "2022-09-12T23:53:39Z")
> [@Sage\_Rat](#): > > Good news requires time and the editorial process. You just have to wait. [SUPREMES] You can’t hurry news. You just have to wait. The truth don’t come easy, That’s why you must validate. [/SUPREMES] ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412/90 "2022-09-13T00:31:28Z")
> [@Euphonious\_Polemic](#): > > Trump reportedly met with Kevin McCarthy, Eric Trump, Attorney Trusty, Sean Hannity and Few other unidentified Republicans on a golf course with no golf clubs in Virginia today. Do you have cite for this? The NY Post (I know) reports that the meeting was with a group of employees of the course. > **[Trump visits Virginia golf course during ‘working’ trip to DC area](https://nypost.com/2022/09/12/trump-visits-virginia-golf-course-during-working-trip-to-dc-area/)** > > Donald Trump and his son Eric visited the former president’s golf club in northern Virginia one day after the elder Trump’s abrupt arrival in the DC area sparked speculation about his l… Here are some pix of the group meeting with Trump. Not terribly clear, but it certainly doesn’t look like a group of lawmakers. > And another pic, very poor quality > ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412/91 "2022-09-13T14:38:03Z")
I’m also not seeing McCarthy or Hannity in those better photos. [![](https://i.imgur.com/DMX2544.png) ](https://i.imgur.com/DMX2544.png) ---
**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:** [September 13, 2022, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412/92 "2022-09-13T15:17:54Z")
They’re kneeling in the weeds. ---
**Author:** ![Kelby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/a587f6/32.png) [@Kelby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kelby)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412/93 "2022-09-13T16:20:50Z")
> [@wguy123](#): > > I’m also not seeing McCarthy or Hannity in those better photos. > > [https://i.imgur.com/DMX2544.png](https://i.imgur.com/DMX2544.png) Now, that’s a caption for the ages. ---
**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:** [September 13, 2022, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412/94 "2022-09-13T16:34:18Z")
> [@Kelby](#): > > Now, that’s a caption for the ages. Is that one of trump’s sons, looking off to one side? The betrayer is always looking away or separated. ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412/95 "2022-09-13T16:52:56Z")
Yes, that is definitely Dumber. I don’t think Dumb Jr was there. ---
**Author:** ![Sage\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sage_rat/32/399_2.png) [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412/96 "2022-09-13T16:56:36Z")
My only real takeaway is that Trump clearly has pulled his pants up higher than any other person there. Apparently, he’s working his way towards the “armpit waistband” category of old manhood. ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412/97 "2022-09-13T17:02:27Z")
I’ve heard that adult diapers ride pretty high… ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412/98 "2022-09-13T17:09:28Z")
That pic makes me think: “Army general declares Americans too fat…” ---
**Author:** ![TimfromNapa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d26b3c/32.png) [@TimfromNapa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TimfromNapa)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412/99 "2022-09-13T17:27:47Z")
Best laugh I’ve gotten from this board since Cecil retired. ---
**Author:** ![Randolph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Randolph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Randolph)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2022, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412/100 "2022-09-14T00:14:24Z")
Maybe they were just conducting an experiment into whether you can get a tan by being the focus of a thousand parabolic mikes. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-a-disheveled-looking-trump-just-turn-up-in-dc/971412.md?page=6)