"I suspect the president wanted to halt the little stroll that they were having"

[Miles Archer]

During a discussion of President Donald Trump’s painfully awkward handshake with French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump biographer and longtime observer David Cay Johnston noted that the president seems weak and unsteady on his feet.

After revealing that the French government contacted him before the election was even decided to consult with him about Trump’s bizarre handshake style, Johnston said, “I also think that one thing that may not be noted by most people is that I suspect the president wanted to halt the little stroll that they were having.”

Macron and Trump — who is volubly averse to exercise — had taken about 10 steps together as cameras swarmed around them.

“I’ve noted in recent weeks that he doesn’t seem as vigorous,” Johnston said. “He doesn’t seem as steady on his feet. When he’s walking with someone he’ll pause often to point out something or chat, but I also think he may be steadying himself so that’s something for us to watch out for.”

http://www.rawstory.com/2017/07/is-trump-sick-biographer-says-president-seems-weak-and-less-steady-on-his-feet/

[Binkie The Clown]

1. What? Wait, wasn't it Hillary who lacked the stamina for the job?

[PCIntern]

2. CHF and other issues...

of that I am certain

[WhiteTara]

3. CHF?

[Stinky The Clown]

4. Congestive Heart Failure

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide-heart-failure#1

[WhiteTara]

6. Wow. He has that going on and he is still an asshole

Thanks for the info.

[Stinky The Clown]

10. I don't know that he has that. I just answered your "CHF?" question.

Him having it is far from impossible, but I really don't know.

[MFM008]

30. Yes

My mom has it and COPD and she gets winded getting out of bed.
It's a terrible thing.
I wouldn't wish it on anyone BUT him.

[Brother Buzz]

15. Do you think he's had a government physical?

Back in my day, we always read of the president visiting Walter Reed for the annual physical. I'm thinking the orange anus would totally blow of the idea of a physical.

[Hekate]

31. No, I think he blew it off. His personal doc, i.e. Dr Feelgood Dude, said he's in amazing shape...

...and who are we to disagree?

I've been hoping for an "episode" -- you know, just some little episode like a bit of a faint, that will compel those around him to take the old man to Walter Reed, and the good docs can simply take it from there.

[mountain grammy]

5. Good! He looks awful! Choke on a piece of KFC you stupid jerk,

[Miles Archer]

7. Did you see this photo that I posted in a different thread earlier today?

this was taken yesterday at Bedminster.

[mountain grammy]

9. The American president... blech.

[Stinky The Clown]

12. Good lord. He looks like a droll is next. What a disgusting old fuck.

[leftstreet]

17. He looks like he needs to be wearing a helmet

Godz that photo is just...!!

[Docreed2003]

28. Wtf...please tell me this is just an unflattering angle...

Cause he looks like he needs to be in an assisted living facility!!

[Ilsa]

8. Sounds like he's on the verge of having a heart attack

from over-exertion and emotional issues, like being angry over the pending charges on jr.

[Gabi Hayes]

11. Mr Trumposote goes to dinner:

https://m.

https://m.

[Ilsa]

13. Just a mint. Wafer thin! LOL. nt

[Gabi Hayes]

16. WAFFer thin

Not totally related to above, but....


https://m.

[oasis]

23. Great scene. Thanks.

[a la izquierda]

27. I love this scene. One of my favorites.

[Miles Archer]

14. As PCIntern mentioned above, I'd agree with CHF

That's how my mom died. I know the symptoms and behavior...at least when it came to the last year of her life.

HE's definitely showing the signs of fatigue. He eats garbage, he's always in a state of rage, and it's clear that no one cares enough about him to show him the path he's on. The "We tell him but he won't listen" meme is crap. It may be the equivalent of talking to a wall but this man is not well.

It's hard to separate wanting him to resign simply because I think he's the single greatest mistake American voters have made in my lifetime, so I want him to, versus the fact that resigning might just save his life. He's not going to get what he wants. His face will never be on Mount Rushmore. He should cut his losses, hand the keys to Pence, and call it a day.

And yes, I know Pence is no solution. That simply puts the burden on us to come up with a candidate who can beat him in 2020.

[Ilsa]

21. I think the family knows that they cannot

tell him to take it easy, change his diet, or see a real doctor. They know the resistance they'll get from him.

I think the comments about him being unsteady on his feet have merit. He may be ready to stroke out. Or, he could be developing a neurological disorder.

[jmowreader]

24. Pence probably wouldn't agree to it before the 2018 elections

If Trump resigns before...is it two years and a day? Think so...then Pence can only be elected to one term of his own. If Trump resigns after that, Pence can have two full terms.

This assumes Trump survives that long, but I believe you're right: unless Trump undergoes some severe lifestyle changes, he won't survive that long.

[nolabear]

18. Might be wishful thinking. Or might not.

I know we want out of this mess and it's tempting to see things that will just make it go away. I don't know what I see except an evil bastard who orchestrates everything to make himself look good to his minions. But it's hard not to hope.

[oxbow]

19. Remember him needing a golf cart while all the other world leaders walked?

That was like a month ago. Seems like he's not doing so well. I can tell you that not exercising can put a lot of strain on your heart, as it has to do all that much more work to keep blood flowing throughout a stagnant, lax body.

[Solly Mack]

20. I guess he thought sitting on the toilet for hours and tweeting meant he had stamina.

[Still In Wisconsin]

22. Have some more KFC, Trump. Have some more beautiful chocolate cake. Have THREE scoops of ice cream

Maybe even take up drinking. But by NO means should you waste any of your precious, finite energy by exercising!

[Warren DeMontague]

25. Can't be! Not Mr. "Stamina"

[Warren DeMontague]

26. He moves like Tony Clifton.

Maybe he's afraid the prosthetics will fall off?

[Docreed2003]

29. I've said this more than once...

But the best hope we have is for Donnie to peel back the mask and reveal that he's actually Andy Kaufman and this whole nightmare has been one huge bit! Hell I'd take to the streets over that revelation because it would mean Andy was still alive!!

[Warren DeMontague]

32. I could live with that ending.

"yeah, dude, you totally got us that time. Really had us going"

[Docreed2003]

33. It would be a helluva lot better than what we've got! Just saying!