Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
10 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
If Trump is not impeached, I sincerely hope he is no longer around to run for office again. (Original Post) milestogo Jan 2021 OP
I wish he could be exiled so he could not hurt anything or anybody again. nt Irish_Dem Jan 2021 #1
His father had alzheimers pretty bad before he died. MiniMe Jan 2021 #2
Do you know what age was the onset? milestogo Jan 2021 #6
... MiniMe Jan 2021 #9
His mother had some form of dementia BannonsLiver Jan 2021 #10
He'd never win the primary. TwilightZone Jan 2021 #3
The GOP is fractured and has never really stood up to him. milestogo Jan 2021 #5
They don't have to stand up. TwilightZone Jan 2021 #7
Its the voters who pick the candidate. milestogo Jan 2021 #8
I just wrote to my new Congress member. BigmanPigman Jan 2021 #4

milestogo

(16,829 posts)
6. Do you know what age was the onset?
Thu Jan 7, 2021, 10:33 PM
Jan 2021

Found it - he was born in 1905 and his alzheimers hit in 1993, when he was 88. Long way off for Donnie.

MiniMe

(21,718 posts)
9. ...
Thu Jan 7, 2021, 10:48 PM
Jan 2021
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Trump

In October 1991, Trump was diagnosed with "mild senile dementia", displaying symptoms such as forgetfulness.[109]
Fred was born in 1905, was diagnosed in 1991, and really started suffering from Alzheimers in 1993 so it started at about 86.

Trump began to suffer from Alzheimer's disease around 1993,[10] by which time the anticipated shares of Trump's estate amounted to $35 million for each surviving child.[90][114] In 1997, Trump transferred ownership of most of his apartment buildings, valued at just $41.4 million, to his four surviving children.[1] Trump finally fell ill with pneumonia in mid-1999.[10] He was admitted to Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, where he died at age 93 on June 25.[115] His funeral was held at the Marble Collegiate Church,[115] and was attended by over 600 people.[116] His body is buried in a family plot at the Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery in Middle Village, Queens.[118][v] Upon his death, Trump's estate was estimated by his family at $250 million to $300 million,[10] though he had only $1.9 million in cash.[120] His will divided over $20 million after taxes among his surviving children and grandchildren.[90][111] His widow, Mary, died on August 7, 2000, in New Hyde Park, New York, at age 88.[102] Her and Fred's combined estate was then valued at $51.8 million.[120]

Following Trump's death, Fred Jr.'s children contested his will, citing his dementia and claiming that the will was "procured by fraud and undue influence" by Donald, Maryanne, and Robert Trump.[111][110] These three had claimed in their legal depositions that Fred Trump was "sharp as a tack" until just before his death,[121] with Donald specifically denying any knowledge of his father's mental decline, including his 1991 dementia diagnosis.[109] Barry later privately admitted she knew her father had dementia at the time.[109] Mary L. Trump recounts that in later years her grandfather forgot people he had known for decades, including her, whom he referred to as "nice lady".[122] In 2020, she sued Donald, Maryanne, and the estate of Robert Trump for having allegedly conspired to both devalue her inheritance from her grandfather and coerce her to sign a settlement, possibly depriving her of tens of millions of dollars.[123]

BannonsLiver

(16,448 posts)
10. His mother had some form of dementia
Thu Jan 7, 2021, 10:51 PM
Jan 2021

I’m not sure when hers started. It’s in Mary Trump’s book but have forgotten the details.

TwilightZone

(25,477 posts)
3. He'd never win the primary.
Thu Jan 7, 2021, 10:27 PM
Jan 2021

The GOP wouldn't make the same mistake twice. The only reason he won was because there were too many people in the race for too long. They'd pick one, rally behind that person, and Trump wouldn't have a chance.

milestogo

(16,829 posts)
5. The GOP is fractured and has never really stood up to him.
Thu Jan 7, 2021, 10:32 PM
Jan 2021

To the degree that they have, its been way too little, way too late.

TwilightZone

(25,477 posts)
7. They don't have to stand up.
Thu Jan 7, 2021, 10:38 PM
Jan 2021

They just have to pick one horse and ride it.

He can only win if others split the non-Trump vote multiple ways. If they'd rallied behind one candidate earlier in the process (similar to what happened with Biden on the Dem side), no Trump.

milestogo

(16,829 posts)
8. Its the voters who pick the candidate.
Thu Jan 7, 2021, 10:40 PM
Jan 2021

Right now the leader of the GOP is Trump. Mitch has had his wings clipped.

BigmanPigman

(51,626 posts)
4. I just wrote to my new Congress member.
Thu Jan 7, 2021, 10:28 PM
Jan 2021

She was on the local news last night from DC and she said she supports impeachment. Since she is new I gave her encouragement to go through with impeachment ASAP and I hope she isn't just all words but takes action. Call or write you senator and congressman/woman. Push them to follow this course.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»If Trump is not impeached...