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How long do you think it is, if at all, before Trump has a total meltdown in front of the camera. I mean sure he's already had what others might consider a meltdown but that's mostly because he's already a total mess to begin with.
I'm talked red faced yelling, screaming, cussing. Then maybe followed by storming off stage or even yelling "I quit". Either way it would be the end of his presidency.
One would hope it would be the end. That would depends on the GOP.
DetlefK
(16,423 posts)But Trump doesn't discuss with people. He isolates himself and only talks to people who are forced to be nice to him.
JustAnotherGen
(31,777 posts)It's easier for him to tell a glib lie. There will be no meltdown unless he is impeached.
no_hypocrisy
(46,009 posts)Either Trump or his handlers will send a press conference prematurely when signs are evident that Trump's getting upset.
Locut0s
(6,154 posts)In his deteriorating state one wonders how much longer his handlers will have control over him. If he's delivered a particularly sharp jab by some reporter for example, there might not be time to get him off the strange before he blows.
Orrex
(63,168 posts)I would capture that footage, turn it into an animated GIF, and use it as my avatar for the rest of my life.
Ilsa
(61,688 posts)of the day, Orrex for that fabulous visual and my prayer for the day.
Dave Starsky
(5,914 posts)That is the funniest, most disturbing thing I will read today.
HAB911
(8,867 posts)he is blissfully ignorant of what anyone says about him
madaboutharry
(40,181 posts)If he is provoked. I can see it happening in a press conference where someone from MSNBC, The NYT, or The Washington Post doesn't let a question go and gets under his skin on a day that wasn't going well to begin with.
Grammy23
(5,810 posts)designed to embarrass or enrage the jackass. At his occasional news conferences, he personally calls on the journalists, so someone willing to risk their job just might do that
Laffy Kat
(16,366 posts)Unless he drops his pants and defecates during a press conference, I don't think his base would care. As a matter of fact, that may not even do it.
The Genealogist
(4,723 posts)and his deplorable base would hail it as a breakthrough in foreign relations. I am not being facetious, I do believe this or something like it would happen.
MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)I think that would send him over the edge, especially if the questioning is tough and televised.
cwydro
(51,308 posts)get the red out
(13,460 posts)I doubt a total meltdown on camera would hurt him much. It certainly wouldn't catch anyone off guard, and it would depend on if tax cuts were passed yet. But still, there is some reason the trigger hasn't yet been pulled for the Koch's boy Pence. Maybe the alt-right is scaring establishment R's? Maybe the Russia mess could explode and take out more than just Trump or even Pence in the Republican Party?
kentuck
(111,049 posts)it's just a matter of time. He can't handle anybody challenging him.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)Trump will never quit.
He'll have to be dragged from the White House,
kicking and screaming.