Trump is melting down

[sent]

I always like to glance at CNN and Faux News websites to see the vast differences in what they post.

CNN's current headline: Trump attacked Harris. She says he had a 'public meltdown'
No mention of yesterday's lies.

Faux News' current headline: Former Minnesota lawmakers share one key thing every American must know about Tim Walz
Scrolled down quite a bit and also zero mentions of their dear leader's outing from yesterday.

ETA - these are just the first pages of the websites. I see that I can click to dig deeper into CNN and read a ton of election updates between yesterday and today. 

[livinitup]

Aug 8, 2024 16:30:13 GMT -5 sent said:

Aug 8, 2024 13:30:41 GMT -5 stuffandthings said:

He seems fairly ill to me. I know someone tried to kill him a month ago, but if it's affecting him this badly on a physical level, I'd say he's not getting the emotional support he needs to heal from it.

Starting to think underwaterrhymes was right about him having COVID.

People like this bury their need for emotional support and will never show they needed it. 

I think it's more likely he has a physical ailment, could be COVID or who knows what else. Could just be plain old exhaustion from spewing lies 24/7. 

stuffandthings Back in July, Trump was not seen/heard for the entire 10 days leading up to the rally where there was the shooting. No explanation. Reports were beginning to clock it. I remember the 10 day mark because there was growing speculation that he would not show up, so I was paying attention to that appearance (I usually don’t) and then the violence overshadowed everything, recovery, convention, etc. So, given everything we already see and know, it’s not a stretch to say that something debilitating has been going on for a while.

[cous0226]

I am still curious what is going on with the no campaigning. Only a few people must no thus no leaks. Yeah it all switched up for him but it’s not like his rallies are formalized. He just rattles up whatever is in his brain. They wouldn’t have to change the messaging too much just ramble about Kamala.

I wonder if it’s a security issue with Iran wanting to come for him

[cous0226]

CNBC is reporting Trump said today:


“Trump said that he plans to stay off the campaign rally circuit until after the Democratic National Convention, which ends on Aug. 22.”


This makes no sense strategy wise.

[cville]

Aug 9, 2024 14:43:51 GMT -5 cous0226 said:

CNBC is reporting Trump said today:


“Trump said that he plans to stay off the campaign rally circuit until after the Democratic National Convention, which ends on Aug. 22.”


This makes no sense strategy wise.

Good.

[pixy0stix]

Huh. It may not be covid, but it sure does look like some other extended health issue.

[jlt19]

Aug 9, 2024 10:23:50 GMT -5 TR said:

Aug 9, 2024 9:11:10 GMT -5 Bad Dingo said:

More bonkers stuff from the "press conference":

www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-appears-confuse-willie-brown-jerry-brown-rcna165903

I love that not only did he have the wrong guy, but the right guy was even like "Yeah, it didn't happen like that." LOL

Right!? You’d think EVERYONE would know if he was in a helicopter that almost went down, and that you'd damn well remember who you were with!

[heygrey]

My husband has said repeatedly that all the finger pointing towards Biden's age/health was just his own attempt to deflect. I'm willing to get on board this theory.

[neverfstop]

Please don't let him drop out...

[abs]

Aug 9, 2024 16:29:32 GMT -5 neverfstop said:

Please don't let him drop out...

I feel like it’s trending in this direction. But how would that even work? I have super mixed feelings about it.

[katfco]

Trump would never drop out. That requires a certain amount of self-reflection that he just doesn’t have. In his mind, he must be the winner and dropping out would be admitting he failed and isn’t the best.

[TR]

I go back and forth about Trump dropping out. On the one hand, he would NEVER admit he didn't think he could win. On the other hand, I believe he is a deeply insecure person and I actually don't think he's so delusional that he doesn't realize this looks bad for him and he doesn't want to be a loser again. I could see him orchestrating something that would force his hand and he could claim it wasn't his idea, blah blah blah.

If he did, I have a hard time imagining the GOP coalescing around a candidate the way the Dems did. But then again, I said that about the Dems lol

[pixy0stix]

Aug 9, 2024 16:48:32 GMT -5 katfco said:

Trump would never drop out. That requires a certain amount of self-reflection that he just doesn’t have. In his mind, he must be the winner and dropping out would be admitting he failed and isn’t the best.

I think this is why Biden dropping out shook him so much. He can't fathom a reality where he does that himself.

[mrsslocombe]

He's not going to drop out y'all. The vibes may be good for Kamala right now, but it's still an extremely close race with the electoral college and the GOP is working hard to use the system to their advantage-kicking people off voter roles, putting their people in electoral commissions, getting Cornell West and RFJ jr on the ballot in as many places as possible, etc.

Honestly Trump being out there vs not prob doesn't make that big of a difference, and may even help him. He has his base. He's assuming they will turn out and :::waves hands::: the other stuff will get it done, whether he makes 1 speech a week or 10. The more he's out there, the more people are reminded of what a sick fuck he is.

[aurora]

Aug 9, 2024 10:35:53 GMT -5 lilac05 said:

Aug 9, 2024 9:27:16 GMT -5 waverly said:

He's always melting down and doesn't know what he is talking about. What is new?

I think this is the huge problem. The media doesn’t see any of his lies or craziness as NEWs…it’s not “new” and so it doesn’t get covered. But some of it IS new…and the fact that it’s still happening SHOULD be covered.

But reporting on something that we already know (he’s crazy, lies non-stop, and is old) doesn’t get people to click on stories. It doesn’t sell, so they don’t cover it like a lot of people think they should.

I really struggle with this. He thrives on attention and I think bad press does up his supporters even more than good. I don't think it's good for us when he's always in the news.

I do agree that there is value in showing just how unhinged he is, just not sure where the right balance is press attention is.

[underwaterrhymes]

I do not think he has plans to drop out. His ego is too big. Right now he’s claiming he won’t campaign until after the DNC and I still believe that’s because he’s been sick with COVID and is buying some time.

Things are going to get ugly over the next few months.

[neverfstop]

I don't think he would "drop out" voluntarily, but he may end up hospitalized or otherwise incapacitated.

[cous0226]

Damn guys we almost lost him again. His plane had a mechanical issue in billing MT and had to get off to get on a smaller plane. He looks taller here because he’s a bit thinner in my opinion.

[rubytue]

Aug 9, 2024 16:48:32 GMT -5 katfco said:

Trump would never drop out. That requires a certain amount of self-reflection that he just doesn’t have. In his mind, he must be the winner and dropping out would be admitting he failed and isn’t the best.

OTOH, how many times has he declared bankruptcy.  Which feel like a fail. But this one, he can’t get out of with bankruptcy and he is shaken to the core because, shockingly, politics and government is not business.

[mcsangel2]

Guys, he ain't dropping out. He's trying to stay out of prison.

[ECB]

Aug 9, 2024 18:08:26 GMT -5 cous0226 said:

Damn guys we almost lost him again. His plane had a mechanical issue in billing MT and had to get off to get on a smaller plane. He looks taller here because he’s a bit thinner in my opinion.

that ramp from the plane is interesting- someone having issues with steep stairs?? 🤔

[spinnaker5]

Aug 9, 2024 10:35:53 GMT -5 lilac05 said:

Aug 9, 2024 9:27:16 GMT -5 waverly said:

He's always melting down and doesn't know what he is talking about. What is new?

I think this is the huge problem. The media doesn’t see any of his lies or craziness as NEWs…it’s not “new” and so it doesn’t get covered. But some of it IS new…and the fact that it’s still happening SHOULD be covered.

But reporting on something that we already know (he’s crazy, lies non-stop, and is old) doesn’t get people to click on stories. It doesn’t sell, so they don’t cover it like a lot of people think they should.

Article from The Atlantic. But big whoop, their readership already knows this. Why the  networks and newspapers that aren’t GOP flacks refuse to call it what it is, is beyond me, when they were perfectly happy to cover Biden’s decline.

And re the TFG acronym: we’ve called him the Chump in my house since 2016. Works great. 

[steph2008]

Aug 9, 2024 16:29:32 GMT -5 neverfstop said:

Please don't let him drop out...

He is WAY too narcissistic to drop out. He's have to die or be forced out. The latter won't happen... so death is truly the only way he's going to leave lol

[penguingrrl]

Aug 9, 2024 18:16:12 GMT -5 mcsangel2 said:

Guys, he ain't dropping out. He's trying to stay out of prison.

I was just thinking this. His only options are to win this or go to prison. It’s not even his oversized ego that will keep him on this race, it’s fear of prison.

[pixy0stix]

We should start #trumpisunwell or something, because I just caught the video he did on his plane today and he does not look healthy. Not that he ever did, but...

[basilosaurus]

Aug 9, 2024 18:51:05 GMT -5 ECB said:

Aug 9, 2024 18:08:26 GMT -5 cous0226 said:

Damn guys we almost lost him again. His plane had a mechanical issue in billing MT and had to get off to get on a smaller plane. He looks taller here because he’s a bit thinner in my opinion.

that ramp from the plane is interesting- someone having issues with steep stairs?? 🤔

Ramps aren't a safe bet with that guy, either. Remember his shuffle at west point? And he had someone walking with him who could steady him at any point.

Isn't the combo of bluster and deep insecurity a hallmark of narcissism? 

I think the media isn't doing full coverage of his insane rantings because it's not exactly news as he's always been that way. But it is news how it's trending toward utter lunacy. I also think they want a close race for ratings. Yes, I am that cynical.

[sonrisa]

Aug 9, 2024 19:10:28 GMT -5 spinnaker5 said:

Aug 9, 2024 10:35:53 GMT -5 lilac05 said:

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I find the disparity in coverage frustrating, too. I’m hoping some publications have learned that he thrives on attention. Even really awful news gives him and his supporters a big boost. Less coverage - even less critical coverage.- sucks oxygen from his campaign.

[neverfstop]

Former President Trump has been in a foul mood the past few weeks and has repeatedly called Vice President Harris a "bitch" in private, the N.Y. Times' Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan report.

Per Axios

[AAM2012]

Where’s Melania been?!?!

/s

[steph2008]

Aug 11, 2024 19:03:03 GMT -5 AAM2012 said:

Where’s Melania been?!?!

/s

No but really... if it was anyone else there would be TONS of speculation about where their spouse is. You can't typically opt out LOL. That's just part of the gig. Ivanka and her crew is also MIA.