Why it doesn't make sense that trump is faking - He had momentum with ACB. The right wingers were

[tulipsandroses]

getting psyched about replacing RBG. He was lagging in the polls and then bingo! He got a bit of momentum on his side - being able to change the narrative- with the possibility of putting another judge on the bench. Thus taking the focus away from his poor handling of the virus. That's what we would have been talking in the homestretch of this election. Less focus on his poor handling of the virus. That would have been in his favor. Well, trying to change the narrative, brought us right back to where he did not want. Coronavirus.

[Turbineguy]

1. He's a very sick man.

He decides things accordingly.

[TwilightZone]

2. It doesn't make sense because it's the last thing his ego would ever want.

For me, that's pretty much where the conversation ends. The absolute last thing he ever wants is to be perceived as weak.

[DBoon]

5. weakness is the one thing that would drive his supporters away

[TwilightZone]

6. I don't think they care, but he undoubtedly does

At this point, I think the cult stays the cult, regardless. They're writing this off by blaming China and the Dems.

[Marius25]

10. Then why are they outside the hospital cheering at him?

His supporters can't be driven away, because they're deranged lunatics.

[DBoon]

14. because he is strong and will defeat covid

That way he shows that he is powerful, almost superhuman powerful

Weakness would be compromising, showing empathy, respecting your opponents rather than destroying them. Weakness ouwl be shwoing yourself to be physically vulnerable.

[Hoyt]

3. Yeah, Don't see what he'd gain. Now, trying to act tough while

sick, and waving to Proud Boys and other supporters, does sound like trump.

[blm]

4. Then he had tax fraud story, the debate, then Melania tapes.

Whatever happens, I hope true suffering is part of it.

[Blue Owl]

7. Then it turns out the handmaid is a superspreader

[Nevilledog]

9. That's what he said.

[lame54]

8. You left out the god awful debate...

Where it was called the low point for any president ever

[Marius25]

11. And it hasn't been brought up since.

[lame54]

12. Which supports the faking it theory...

Disclaimer - I don't think he is

[DemUnleashed]

13. Debate

Yes, I think it changed the narrative away from the horrible debate. And in his eyes, it doesn't make him look weak...he appears strong because he, The Donald, could beat it!

And it's a win win for his Regeneron CEO friend and for himself (if he has investment in that company)

The only thing though, if he is faking it, was that he didn't expect the media to be big time criticizing his handling of the pandemic. I think he thought it would garner their sympathy! I think that part backfired on him

But it does make me wonder how so many rose garden attendees got it but he didn't??

[tinrobot]

15. You can't fake a dozen or more other infections.

Including senators who now can't attend Judiciary hearings because they are in quarantine.

[tulipsandroses]

16. Yep.

Also Chris Christie is also hospitalized. No updates on him yet. But given his obesity, don't know if he has any other health issues, he may have a hard time with it. Trump better hope this does not turn out badly for Christie.