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onenote

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24. Some DUers apparently believe it. But its a silly fantasy.

Reply to Laffy Kat (Original post)

Sun Mar 19, 2023, 11:13 AM

Mar 2023

Apparently speculating Trump will fake an illness is the latest entry in the fantasies some DUers have regarding the Trump indictment.

Here's a dose of reality.

If he's indicted (and while there are indications he will be, nothing is certain until it happens), he will not fake an illness, he will not try to flee the country, he will not hunker down in Mar-a-Lago and fight extradition. He will cooperate with the New York authorities in the booking process.

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Does anyone believe that TFG will fake an illness... [View all] Laffy Kat Mar 2023 OP

I don't think so. He's always bragged about how healthy he is, Ocelot II Mar 2023 #1

That's a good point. Laffy Kat Mar 2023 #4

"they say he's absolutely terrified of ending up at Rikers Island" former9thward Mar 2023 #16

Trump won't be going to Rikers PJMcK Mar 2023 #23

On the other hand, he has always turned on a dime when it suits him. Scrivener7 Mar 2023 #21

Bone spurs treestar Mar 2023 #25

Not to avoid arrest. But he'll pull some BS to delay the trial Takket Mar 2023 #2

That's what I actually meant, I guess. Laffy Kat Mar 2023 #5

This. Scrivener7 Mar 2023 #20

I don't think his rabid narcissism will allow him to do so. Thomas Hurt Mar 2023 #3

If he really thinks he might go to prison Demobrat Mar 2023 #6

He might try. Won't work. elleng Mar 2023 #7

He already displays signs of mental illness BigmanPigman Mar 2023 #8

Your average American would be in a straight jacket if they acted like him. walkingman Mar 2023 #10

Oh, ouch! His bone spur is acting up! Judi Lynn Mar 2023 #9

Trump defines the word..."EVIL." He has hurt thousands of people by saying..."It is all a hoax." Stuart G Mar 2023 #12

Is he going after the kitty with a fork? 😳 rubbersole Mar 2023 #14

Should be odds on the board in Vegas lame54 Mar 2023 #11

No. CNN is reporting that he actually thinks the arrest will help him win the election. So he is emulatorloo Mar 2023 #13

Not plausible. (IMO) stopdiggin Mar 2023 #15

He's done it once before. Bluethroughu Mar 2023 #17

At least two of us already suggested that malaise Mar 2023 #18

no cuz he brags about being so healthy.. i think he will use a family members fake illness samnsara Mar 2023 #19

Cornered sociopaths may try anything to avoid consequences for their crimes. Irish_Dem Mar 2023 #22

Some DUers apparently believe it. But its a silly fantasy. onenote Mar 2023 #24

That was harsh and uncalled for. Laffy Kat Mar 2023 #28

Disagree. It's not a valid question in the real world. onenote Mar 2023 #30

When Trump enters the scene Mr.Bill Mar 2023 #35

Personally, I want to see him resist arrest, they then taze him and cuff him and drag him to jail Shanti Shanti Shanti Mar 2023 #26

I hear that. nt Laffy Kat Mar 2023 #32

Yeah, I can picture him trying to pull a few stunts. Talitha Mar 2023 #27

Too obsessed with appearing superhuman to try that. Believe he has a messianic complex and may allegorical oracle Mar 2023 #29

I seriously doubt he believes in God, which is fine. Laffy Kat Mar 2023 #33

You don't have to believe in God to think you ARE one... nt allegorical oracle Mar 2023 #36

This is true. nt Laffy Kat Mar 2023 #37

Mystery how his lifestyle keeps him crawling around. Uppers? UTUSN Mar 2023 #31

Who knows? Laffy Kat Mar 2023 #34