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slightlv

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49. Early? I think hes been into dementia for at least a decade now.

Sat Dec 6, 2025, 12:16 AM

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I believe he was in the early stages during his first term, if not earlier. He is at least as far gone as my mom was when she died. She lasted all of about 6 years after we realized what was wrong.

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Neurodegeneration: He'll Be "Gone" In 3 - 5 Months [View all] QED Dec 5 OP

From his lips... bamagal62 Dec 5 #1

I won't hold my breath at140 Dec 5 #21

Maybe someone could mention to Trump that Putin can hold his breath for 20 minutes ToxMarz Saturday #44

ohhhhh, I like that!!! niyad Saturday #66

After about 5 minutes, TSF will faint Wednesdays Saturday #77

He could hit his head in the fall RandomNumbers Saturday #80

"...and Putin only needed five tries before he made it!" Iggo Saturday #139

Remember "Fitzmas?" SergeStorms Saturday #95

Vance doesn't have the ability to instill loyalty in magas. Linda ladeewolf Saturday #125

every day barbtries Saturday #105

Right. Woodwizard Saturday #108

That's bold bucolic_frolic Dec 5 #2

Trump disappeared over Labor Day weekend. The September 3 airstrike punctuated his big comeback. John1956PA Dec 5 #3

We're not that lucky. Aristus Dec 5 #4

Yep and tell us we are lying when we point out the f wad is dead. Irish_Dem Saturday #56

Get ready for an instantaneous popsdenver Saturday #122

The evil Trump name will be slapped every building, airport, theater, etc. Irish_Dem Saturday #133

He already has huge picture tarps popsdenver Saturday #144

Exactly. Totally disgusting. Irish_Dem Sunday #147

Exactly. Totally disgusting. Irish_Dem Sunday #148

Yeah, but we can fix that, sooner AND/OR later. calimary Saturday #145

If I remember correctly, Putin was also dying, cancer I think Bev54 Saturday #102

Putin probably got an organ transplant. Some of those dead soldiers probably had just Linda ladeewolf Saturday #126

Two things I never treat seriously on DU: onenote Sunday #151

Will make no difference popsdenver Saturday #121

We've been hearing this for years. Johnny2X2X Dec 5 #5

Some of that article is good, some of it is sensationalistic. tinrobot Dec 5 #6

That is true PatSeg Dec 5 #9

Not That It's "Better," Because NO, But The Baby Was Tiffany..... ColoringFool Saturday #46

Oh yes, you're right PatSeg Saturday #72

there's an interview out there barbtries Saturday #107

And Ivanka just laughs PatSeg Saturday #117

"When you're the President... maddiemom Saturday #131

That was probably the most shocking thing PatSeg Saturday #134

I would love it if he got Tourrette Syndrome that forced him to randomly spew truth about all the lies he tells. mdbl Saturday #137

Brings to mind that Jim Carrey movie "Liar Liar" PatSeg Sunday #149

My birthday is pi day. I can fit it in. twodogsbarking Dec 5 #7

I wouldn't be making bets on it. valleyrogue Dec 5 #8

I think that is going to happen anyway InstantGratification Dec 5 #20

He already is. krasnov is too f'n lazy, and too f'n stupid, to work, niyad Dec 5 #22

Vance is unpopular and unlikable. He won't be able to distract like Trump JI7 Saturday #61

Billionaires can buy a lot of charisma...... SergeStorms Saturday #99

Trump's own personality and bigotry appealed to the masses JI7 Saturday #101

Make it so Bayard Dec 5 #10

Hmm Roy Rolling Dec 5 #11

Exactly. murielm99 Saturday #79

We'll never be rid of this pestilence JoseBalow Dec 5 #12

Or the type of people who worship him biophile Dec 5 #13

About 3 weeks ago I had a dream and someone in the dream kellytore Dec 5 #14

His upcoming rallies should be interesting! Ars Longa Dec 5 #15

Ummm, when has he spoken coherently? niyad Dec 5 #24

Exactly! Aristus Saturday #128

I Don't Think He Has The Stamina To Pull This Off DallasNE Dec 5 #33

If he goes golfing and tees off with a putter, we'll know he's in the Twilight Zone KS Toronado Saturday #67

the bruise that won't go away CountAllVotes Saturday #127

i don't think he's up to it. barbtries Saturday #106

We can hope. Joinfortmill Dec 5 #16

I'm not a believer, and yet I will pray SaydiTom Dec 5 #17

Welcome to our DU family. niyad Dec 5 #23

thank you! SaydiTom Saturday #55

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Thoughts and prayers. Thoughts and prayers. Seinan Sensei Saturday #143

I'm with ya. Laffy Kat Sunday #146

This is why MAGA is going into overdrive trying to rehab JD Vance's image. Initech Dec 5 #18

Is there something we could do to help? chouchou Dec 5 #19

well.....yes......but it's not legal......... lastlib Dec 5 #35

Yes sir....my orders are..ah..I mean, I understand..wink..wink... chouchou Saturday #71

Maybe it's a joke of a toke? lastlib Saturday #74

Our plan is working perfectly. chouchou Saturday #110

what seems weird about the "infusions" Takket Dec 5 #25

Makes one inclined to wonder what they are hiding, if they let us see this much. niyad Dec 5 #29

Veins there are close to the surface. Chemical Bill Saturday #47

When you catheterise someone repeatedly Metaphorical Saturday #52

When I Was Getting Solumedrol Infusions... ProfessorGAC Saturday #114

If true, I have 3-5 months to figure out how to fly a flag at double staff. Gore1FL Dec 5 #26

Perfect! mjvpi Saturday #96

The way he keeps dozing off, I think he has Emile Dec 5 #27

Early? I think hes been into dementia for at least a decade now. slightlv Saturday #49

So did I miss this medical professional's name in that article? Exactly what niyad Dec 5 #28

No kidding.... reACTIONary Dec 5 #36

Thank you. niyad Saturday #41

Seems to be Adam James: Celerity Saturday #53

Thank you. I have no idea, not being on facebook. I was able to see that niyad Saturday #65

He's a physical therapist Deminpenn Saturday #86

I understand the training and experience involved. My point was, I should not niyad Saturday #92

I wondered where the transcript Deminpenn Saturday #120

Hell, i'd settle for 3 to 5 minutes. BUT bluestarone Saturday #104

Oh brother, Everybody's an expert Fiendish Thingy Dec 5 #30

I doubt we'll be that lucky. yourout Dec 5 #31

Even IF it's utter bullshit what an incredibly uplifting story before turning in for the night! NoMoreRepugs Dec 5 #32

An excellent point! niyad Saturday #42

A grain of salt. This guy has never seen TACO and has no access to TACO's medical records. marble falls Dec 5 #34

speeches make no sense, inhibitions gone, confabulates constantly... thesquanderer Dec 5 #37

Sadly true. niyad Saturday #43

Exactly! The dozing off is getting worse, but that could be because now that he's a lame duck he's lost interest.... eppur_se_muova Saturday #119

My husband 76 sleeps for hours every afternoon Tree Lady Sunday #154

People have been Greg_In_SF Dec 5 #38

+1 onenote Sunday #152

Apparently this type of treatment can also cause brain bleeds, mackdaddy Dec 5 #39

Armchair diagnostics 🙄 luv2fly Dec 5 #40

This is the best explantion LilElf70 Saturday #45

What I find interesting Mz Pip Saturday #48

Yeah, we've been seeing predictions of his demise for many months. GoCubsGo Saturday #59

Yes, the rallies should be interesting Deminpenn Saturday #87

I think the rage tweets are about his Tree Lady Sunday #155

I have sharpened the point on my wooden stake. Grins Saturday #50

If this comes to pass... Glass City Saturday #51

Hope springs eternal Hassler Saturday #54

Any chance that he'll suffer constant horrific agony between now and then? Orrex Saturday #57

Merry Christmas to me malaise Saturday #58

I agree HipChick Saturday #78

Hi there malaise Saturday #84

He will be 80 years old in about 6 months JI7 Saturday #60

This is going to end up being "Weekend at Bernies, The Sequel" for the next 3 years. Vinca Saturday #62

And, now we see why they chose Couch Cushion as his VP. OldBaldy1701E Saturday #63

his demise would be a huge benefit to the world but reports of his imminent demise and LymphocyteLover Saturday #64

Just like with putler. niyad Saturday #68

good point LymphocyteLover Saturday #132

Thanks Nadine ; - ) NBachers Saturday #69

Hopefully, but not holding my breath. Fla Dem Saturday #70

I fear this is just wishful thinking. We've been hearing the same thing for years and yet merrily on he rolls. Borogove Saturday #73

I'll believe it when I see it ITAL Saturday #75

Been hearing some version of this for almost ten years DFW Saturday #76

Yep Cosmocat Saturday #109

3 to 5 months? ProudMNDemocrat Saturday #81

If a person is otherwise in good health, Deminpenn Saturday #88

Thongs! Polybius Saturday #138

Lol. Corrected Deminpenn Saturday #141

The fact that it autocorrected to "thongs" means that you use the word a lot Polybius Sunday #153

Sorry, but not autocorrect, just a typo Deminpenn Tuesday #159

he will be impeached he will be arrested he will lose the election mucifer Saturday #82

Keeping my fingers crossed! kimbutgar Saturday #83

he will be "gone" mentally, but the spineless repukes and the 2025 bunch will continue to Javaman Saturday #85

start the countdown! mike_c Saturday #89

Prediction: He's dead or out of office before his next birthday CanonRay Saturday #90

When he finally dies, the GOP will straight up Weekend At Bernies him. Initech Saturday #112

It's why Project 2025 is on such an aggressive schedule. Beartracks Saturday #91

From his quote to God's ears!!! Dan Saturday #93

forgive me if i don't hold my breath. Groundhawg Saturday #94

Watched a friend of mine go through what sure looked like the same thing... malthaussen Saturday #97

In a friendly death watch 'group'... MiHale Saturday #98

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Figarosmom Saturday #100

I've got the champagne on ice. WinstonSmith4740 Saturday #103

Finally! Some good news! And Melania loves to hear that! nt Exp Saturday #111

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JD isn't well liked by MAGA QED Saturday #116

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Darn, looks like I missed another troll. niyad Saturday #124

Dementia doesn't kill people iemanja Saturday #123

The easy way out for him... CapnSteve Saturday #129

Been fooled by Fitzmas once. Won't happen again. EllieBC Saturday #130

The cliff is coming. Aussie105 Saturday #135

Its more likely Leqembi. IV administered; MRI's required. But not holding my breath Callie1979 Saturday #136

Felon47 won't exercise or eat healthy foods. Ilsa Saturday #140

Hyper sensationalistic Lithos Saturday #142

If I had a nickel for every post that contained a prediction of Trump's imminent demise onenote Sunday #150

trump is not well LetMyPeopleVote Sunday #156

This all seems very plausible, but until it happens, he's there flailing and God know what happens then. themaguffin Sunday #157

I'd love that, but we've heard that before Happy Hoosier Sunday #158