The Trump Deficits

[MineralMan]

As the time approaches for the Inauguration, I thought I'd mention a few of Trump's deficits, compared to other Presidents before their Inaugurations.

1. No Actual Medical Exam Report - It has been common for Presidential candidates to undergo a physical exam and have the results made public. Trump did not do this, but had his Doctor write a brief letter about his health. No details were revealed. No lab tests were taken. I doubt there was actually even cursory physical exam. Unlike other Presidents, Trump will take office with the public knowing nothing about the health of this 70-year-old man.

2. No Financial Information - We know less about Donald Trump's financial position than any other recent President. We have no thorough financial statement showing his net worth, investments and debts. We do not know anything but that he has told us that he's really rich and has successful businesses. We should be seeing a full financial disclosure.

3. No Tax Records - Most presidential candidates release several years of IRS tax filings. For Trump, we have a few pages leaked from one year's state tax filings. Those leave more questions unanswered than answered, and show some slick tax trickery he used to escape paying any taxes. Trump claims its because he's being audited. Really? Why is he being audited? The IRS says that does not stop him from releasing the forms he filed. I'd like to see them. I'd like to know if this man is dealing honestly with his taxes.

No Plans for His Business Dealings - The common practice is for Presidents to put their investments and businesses under a blind trust and to have nothing to do with them during their time in office. Not only has Trump refused to do this, he's apparently going to let his children run his businesses. I expect he'll make all major decisions, though.

[pangaia]

1. More than a physical he needs a mental exam.

[spanone]

2. we know nothing about this guy at all. other than he's a vulgar asshole.

[greymattermom]

3. If he is hiding a medical issue

he won't tolerate the presidency. He will have the secret service watching him 24/7. I'd hate that.

[MFM008]

7. He has one

He takes anti cholesterol meds. Now so do A LOT of people BUT there's your standard blood testing and your super blood test. The one that looks for how the cholesterol is building up. The latter test can't be changed but by 2 factors medication or extensive weight loss... I chose the weight loss. Maggot is taking meds and feels he can eat whatever he wants.

(Rubbing hands together)
He's in for a BIG gut busting wake up.
I say he may not live to the next election..
I say I hope they get it on tape.

[Maru Kitteh]

4. # 4. No Relevant Experience

4. No Relevant Experience - Every president in the modern era has entered the office with some degree of governing and/or experience within the military they will be tasked with leading. In contrast, Trump has little tolerance for learning the most basic workings of our democracy and said in at least one interview that he probably had it harder than the guys in Vietnam because he once had to play dressup soldier at a fake military academy for rich kids.

[Thinkingabout]

5. Interesting how a "businessman" does not have a business plan, it may have lead to his

Business failures and bankruptcies.

[guillaumeb]

6. Include a severe empathy deficit.

And no actual plans for governing.

[Angry Dragon]

8. but he promised to Make America Great Again

what more could we ask for??

[True Dough]

9. Is everybody forgetting about this guy?

Trump's so-called doctor wrote up a "clean bill of health" for Don the Con while reportedly sitting in the back of a limo. That's how things work in Trumpland.