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QED

(3,223 posts)
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 09:32 PM Friday

Neurodegeneration: He'll Be "Gone" In 3 - 5 Months

"A certified medical professional with 14 years of experience treating dementia patients may have just cracked the whole f***ing code — complete with a specific drug, specific side effects, and specific behavioral symptoms that perfectly match what we’re all watching happen to Donald J. Trump in real time.

snip

Trump’s mysteriously bruised hand — the one photographers have caught, caked with orange makeup and concealer — is exactly what patients look like after repeated IV infusions of Kisunla (donanemab), a monoclonal antibody drug for early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease.

snip

Kisunla cannot make Trump sharper. It can only slow his decline while his brain continues shrinking, misfiring, and losing executive function.

This is exactly why:

his speeches make no sense,
his temper is erupting hourly,
his inhibitions are gone,
he confabulates constantly,
and he keeps falling asleep in public.

The drug isn’t failing.
His brain is."

The clinician ends with this:

“I think he’s got 3–5 months left in the land of the living when you compound all of these symptoms along with possible heart failure and kidney disease.”

More:
https://open.substack.com/pub/deanblundell/p/breaking-did-a-medical-pro-crack?r=9kta6&utm_medium=ios

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Neurodegeneration: He'll Be "Gone" In 3 - 5 Months (Original Post) QED Friday OP
From his lips... bamagal62 Friday #1
I won't hold my breath at140 Friday #21
Maybe someone could mention to Trump that Putin can hold his breath for 20 minutes ToxMarz Yesterday #44
ohhhhh, I like that!!! niyad 21 hrs ago #66
After about 5 minutes, TSF will faint Wednesdays 20 hrs ago #77
He could hit his head in the fall RandomNumbers 20 hrs ago #80
"...and Putin only needed five tries before he made it!" Iggo 10 hrs ago #139
Remember "Fitzmas?" SergeStorms 18 hrs ago #95
Vance doesn't have the ability to instill loyalty in magas. Linda ladeewolf 14 hrs ago #125
every day barbtries 17 hrs ago #105
Right. Woodwizard 16 hrs ago #108
That's bold bucolic_frolic Friday #2
Trump disappeared over Labor Day weekend. The September 3 airstrike punctuated his big comeback. John1956PA Friday #3
We're not that lucky. Aristus Friday #4
Yep and tell us we are lying when we point out the f wad is dead. Irish_Dem Yesterday #56
Get ready for an instantaneous popsdenver 15 hrs ago #122
The evil Trump name will be slapped every building, airport, theater, etc. Irish_Dem 11 hrs ago #133
He already has huge picture tarps popsdenver 7 hrs ago #144
Exactly. Totally disgusting. Irish_Dem 12 min ago #147
Exactly. Totally disgusting. Irish_Dem 12 min ago #148
Yeah, but we can fix that, sooner AND/OR later. calimary 7 hrs ago #145
If I remember correctly, Putin was also dying, cancer I think Bev54 17 hrs ago #102
Putin probably got an organ transplant. Some of those dead soldiers probably had just Linda ladeewolf 14 hrs ago #126
Will make no difference popsdenver 15 hrs ago #121
We've been hearing this for years. Johnny2X2X Friday #5
Some of that article is good, some of it is sensationalistic. tinrobot Friday #6
That is true PatSeg Friday #9
Not That It's "Better," Because NO, But The Baby Was Tiffany..... ColoringFool Yesterday #46
Oh yes, you're right PatSeg 21 hrs ago #72
there's an interview out there barbtries 16 hrs ago #107
And Ivanka just laughs PatSeg 15 hrs ago #117
"When you're the President... maddiemom 12 hrs ago #131
That was probably the most shocking thing PatSeg 11 hrs ago #134
I would love it if he got Tourrette Syndrome that forced him to randomly spew truth about all the lies he tells. mdbl 10 hrs ago #137
My birthday is pi day. I can fit it in. twodogsbarking Friday #7
I wouldn't be making bets on it. valleyrogue Friday #8
I think that is going to happen anyway InstantGratification Friday #20
He already is. krasnov is too f'n lazy, and too f'n stupid, to work, niyad Friday #22
Vance is unpopular and unlikable. He won't be able to distract like Trump JI7 23 hrs ago #61
Billionaires can buy a lot of charisma...... SergeStorms 18 hrs ago #99
Trump's own personality and bigotry appealed to the masses JI7 18 hrs ago #101
Make it so Bayard Friday #10
Hmm Roy Rolling Friday #11
Exactly. murielm99 20 hrs ago #79
We'll never be rid of this pestilence JoseBalow Friday #12
Or the type of people who worship him biophile Friday #13
About 3 weeks ago I had a dream and someone in the dream kellytore Friday #14
His upcoming rallies should be interesting! Ars Longa Friday #15
Ummm, when has he spoken coherently? niyad Friday #24
Exactly! Aristus 13 hrs ago #128
I Don't Think He Has The Stamina To Pull This Off DallasNE Friday #33
If he goes golfing and tees off with a putter, we'll know he's in the Twilight Zone KS Toronado 21 hrs ago #67
the bruise that won't go away CountAllVotes 14 hrs ago #127
i don't think he's up to it. barbtries 17 hrs ago #106
We can hope. Joinfortmill Friday #16
I'm not a believer, and yet I will pray SaydiTom Friday #17
Welcome to our DU family. niyad Friday #23
thank you! SaydiTom Yesterday #55
Message auto-removed Name removed 15 hrs ago #115
Thoughts and prayers. Thoughts and prayers. Seinan Sensei 9 hrs ago #143
I'm with ya. Laffy Kat 5 hrs ago #146
This is why MAGA is going into overdrive trying to rehab JD Vance's image. Initech Friday #18
Is there something we could do to help? chouchou Friday #19
well.....yes......but it's not legal......... lastlib Friday #35
Yes sir....my orders are..ah..I mean, I understand..wink..wink... chouchou 21 hrs ago #71
Maybe it's a joke of a toke? lastlib 20 hrs ago #74
Our plan is working perfectly. chouchou 16 hrs ago #110
what seems weird about the "infusions" Takket Friday #25
Makes one inclined to wonder what they are hiding, if they let us see this much. niyad Friday #29
Veins there are close to the surface. Chemical Bill Yesterday #47
When you catheterise someone repeatedly Metaphorical Yesterday #52
When I Was Getting Solumedrol Infusions... ProfessorGAC 15 hrs ago #114
If true, I have 3-5 months to figure out how to fly a flag at double staff. Gore1FL Friday #26
Perfect! mjvpi 18 hrs ago #96
The way he keeps dozing off, I think he has Emile Friday #27
Early? I think hes been into dementia for at least a decade now. slightlv Yesterday #49
So did I miss this medical professional's name in that article? Exactly what niyad Friday #28
No kidding.... reACTIONary Friday #36
Thank you. niyad Yesterday #41
Seems to be Adam James: Celerity Yesterday #53
Thank you. I have no idea, not being on facebook. I was able to see that niyad 21 hrs ago #65
He's a physical therapist Deminpenn 19 hrs ago #86
I understand the training and experience involved. My point was, I should not niyad 18 hrs ago #92
I wondered where the transcript Deminpenn 15 hrs ago #120
Hell, i'd settle for 3 to 5 minutes. BUT bluestarone 17 hrs ago #104
Oh brother, Everybody's an expert Fiendish Thingy Friday #30
I doubt we'll be that lucky. yourout Friday #31
Even IF it's utter bullshit what an incredibly uplifting story before turning in for the night! NoMoreRepugs Friday #32
An excellent point! niyad Yesterday #42
A grain of salt. This guy has never seen TACO and has no access to TACO's medical records. marble falls Friday #34
speeches make no sense, inhibitions gone, confabulates constantly... thesquanderer Friday #37
Sadly true. niyad Yesterday #43
Exactly! The dozing off is getting worse, but that could be because now that he's a lame duck he's lost interest.... eppur_se_muova 15 hrs ago #119
People have been Greg_In_SF Friday #38
Apparently this type of treatment can also cause brain bleeds, mackdaddy Friday #39
Armchair diagnostics 🙄 luv2fly Friday #40
This is the best explantion LilElf70 Yesterday #45
What I find interesting Mz Pip Yesterday #48
Yeah, we've been seeing predictions of his demise for many months. GoCubsGo 23 hrs ago #59
Yes, the rallies should be interesting Deminpenn 19 hrs ago #87
I have sharpened the point on my wooden stake. Grins Yesterday #50
If this comes to pass... Glass City Yesterday #51
Hope springs eternal Hassler Yesterday #54
Any chance that he'll suffer constant horrific agony between now and then? Orrex Yesterday #57
Merry Christmas to me malaise Yesterday #58
I agree HipChick 20 hrs ago #78
Hi there malaise 20 hrs ago #84
He will be 80 years old in about 6 months JI7 23 hrs ago #60
This is going to end up being "Weekend at Bernies, The Sequel" for the next 3 years. Vinca 23 hrs ago #62
And, now we see why they chose Couch Cushion as his VP. OldBaldy1701E 22 hrs ago #63
his demise would be a huge benefit to the world but reports of his imminent demise and LymphocyteLover 22 hrs ago #64
Just like with putler. niyad 21 hrs ago #68
good point LymphocyteLover 12 hrs ago #132
Thanks Nadine ; - ) NBachers 21 hrs ago #69
Hopefully, but not holding my breath. Fla Dem 21 hrs ago #70
I fear this is just wishful thinking. We've been hearing the same thing for years and yet merrily on he rolls. Borogove 21 hrs ago #73
I'll believe it when I see it ITAL 20 hrs ago #75
Been hearing some version of this for almost ten years DFW 20 hrs ago #76
Yep Cosmocat 16 hrs ago #109
3 to 5 months? ProudMNDemocrat 20 hrs ago #81
If a person is otherwise in good health, Deminpenn 19 hrs ago #88
Thongs! Polybius 10 hrs ago #138
Lol. Corrected Deminpenn 9 hrs ago #141
he will be impeached he will be arrested he will lose the election mucifer 20 hrs ago #82
Keeping my fingers crossed! kimbutgar 20 hrs ago #83
he will be "gone" mentally, but the spineless repukes and the 2025 bunch will continue to Javaman 19 hrs ago #85
start the countdown! mike_c 19 hrs ago #89
Prediction: He's dead or out of office before his next birthday CanonRay 19 hrs ago #90
When he finally dies, the GOP will straight up Weekend At Bernies him. Initech 16 hrs ago #112
It's why Project 2025 is on such an aggressive schedule. Beartracks 19 hrs ago #91
From his quote to God's ears!!! Dan 18 hrs ago #93
forgive me if i don't hold my breath. Groundhawg 18 hrs ago #94
Watched a friend of mine go through what sure looked like the same thing... malthaussen 18 hrs ago #97
In a friendly death watch 'group'... MiHale 18 hrs ago #98
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Figarosmom 18 hrs ago #100
I've got the champagne on ice. WinstonSmith4740 17 hrs ago #103
Finally! Some good news! And Melania loves to hear that! nt Exp 16 hrs ago #111
Message auto-removed Name removed 16 hrs ago #113
JD isn't well liked by MAGA QED 15 hrs ago #116
Message auto-removed Name removed 15 hrs ago #118
Darn, looks like I missed another troll. niyad 14 hrs ago #124
Dementia doesn't kill people iemanja 15 hrs ago #123
The easy way out for him... CapnSteve 13 hrs ago #129
Been fooled by Fitzmas once. Won't happen again. EllieBC 13 hrs ago #130
The cliff is coming. Aussie105 11 hrs ago #135
Its more likely Leqembi. IV administered; MRI's required. But not holding my breath Callie1979 11 hrs ago #136
Felon47 won't exercise or eat healthy foods. Ilsa 10 hrs ago #140
Hyper sensationalistic Lithos 9 hrs ago #142

ToxMarz

(2,688 posts)
44. Maybe someone could mention to Trump that Putin can hold his breath for 20 minutes
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 12:07 AM
Yesterday

See what happens.

Iggo

(49,504 posts)
139. "...and Putin only needed five tries before he made it!"
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 09:17 PM
10 hrs ago

See, there’s always a way.

SergeStorms

(19,853 posts)
95. Remember "Fitzmas?"
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 12:59 PM
18 hrs ago

I remember too many disappointments myself, starting with "hanging chads" in Florida.

Thing is, after the "living-dead Don" we get to deal with Peter Thiel's Frankenstein monster. I'm not looking forward to that either.

Linda ladeewolf

(1,040 posts)
125. Vance doesn't have the ability to instill loyalty in magas.
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 05:01 PM
14 hrs ago

I like to think that once trump drops, the movement will for the most part, dissolve!

Woodwizard

(1,248 posts)
108. Right.
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 02:23 PM
16 hrs ago

He was an erratic loon the first term. Who knows what he is really being treated for.
Let's focus on the Epstein prize.

John1956PA

(4,672 posts)
3. Trump disappeared over Labor Day weekend. The September 3 airstrike punctuated his big comeback.
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 09:54 PM
Friday

Trump looked reasonably sharp at the September 3 press conference when he announced the future location of the Space Force operations center in Huntsville, Alabama. At the end of the press conference, he dramatically announced breaking news that a that drug-ferrying boat had been blown up.

I think the decision to blow up a boat (almost ANY boat) was pre-planned in order to show Trump's supposed competency.

Aristus

(71,445 posts)
4. We're not that lucky.
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 09:56 PM
Friday

They’ll prop up his dead carcass in front of the camera, and carry on like nothing happened.

Irish_Dem

(78,664 posts)
56. Yep and tell us we are lying when we point out the f wad is dead.
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 04:55 AM
Yesterday

Levitt will pontificate about how great Trump looks and how stupid we are for thinking otherwise.

Irish_Dem

(78,664 posts)
133. The evil Trump name will be slapped every building, airport, theater, etc.
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 07:26 PM
11 hrs ago

McDonald's will be McTrump, etc.
Dairy Queen will be Dairy King Trump.

calimary

(88,695 posts)
145. Yeah, but we can fix that, sooner AND/OR later.
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 11:29 PM
7 hrs ago

Some changes will take time. But once he leaves the center-stage, I suspect he may go into hiding for whatever’s left of his time on Planet Earth.

I suspect that the public will start noticing the absence.
“Hey what’s up with Trump?
“How come we don’t hear from him anymore?”
“Is Donald still around? He’s usually all over the news…”
… and so forth.

Bev54

(13,101 posts)
102. If I remember correctly, Putin was also dying, cancer I think
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 01:25 PM
17 hrs ago

and yet here he is still going strong. I agree, we don't seem to be that lucky, the worst of the world seem to need help to leave us.

Linda ladeewolf

(1,040 posts)
126. Putin probably got an organ transplant. Some of those dead soldiers probably had just
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 05:04 PM
14 hrs ago

What he needed. Just speculation of course.

popsdenver

(1,297 posts)
121. Will make no difference
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 04:11 PM
15 hrs ago

The Republicans will install some one, just as bad, most likely someone worse, who isn't constantly going off the rails, but operating in the shadows, behind smoke and mirrors.......

tinrobot

(11,909 posts)
6. Some of that article is good, some of it is sensationalistic.
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 09:57 PM
Friday

The author claims that Trump's sexual comments about his daughter are because of his dementia. But he was saying stuff like that decades ago.

Same with a lot of the other claims. He has pathologically lied his entire life, you can't blame his recent lies simply to dementia.

Sure, the author might be on to something about the Kinsunla injections. Others have speculated the same and there's good reason to think they might be right. The MRIs as part of the treatment are a new angle I hadn't seen.

But the over the top sensationalism just detracts from these points.

PatSeg

(51,686 posts)
9. That is true
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 10:10 PM
Friday

He even made sexual references about his daughter when she was still a baby and as you say, he's been a compulsive liar his entire life.

As for the rest, it does make sense, but every person is different, so I wouldn't predict how long he has to live.

ColoringFool

(152 posts)
46. Not That It's "Better," Because NO, But The Baby Was Tiffany.....
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 12:13 AM
Yesterday

Trump wondered aloud if his second daughter would eventually have her mother's bust size.

PatSeg

(51,686 posts)
72. Oh yes, you're right
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 10:08 AM
21 hrs ago

What kind of father talks about his daughter that way? And why did mainstream journalists keep interviewing that demented creep?

barbtries

(31,042 posts)
107. there's an interview out there
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 02:23 PM
16 hrs ago

with ivanka where they're both asked what do you two have in common, krasnov said sex his daughter said golf.

i personally believe he abused her. all the way.

PatSeg

(51,686 posts)
117. And Ivanka just laughs
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 03:42 PM
15 hrs ago

I suppose that behavior from him became normal to her. Yet journalists just kept coming back for more. Even back then, there was no line he couldn't cross. Guess ratings were more important than integrity and principles.

maddiemom

(5,161 posts)
131. "When you're the President...
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 06:49 PM
12 hrs ago

it's not illegal." (You're allowed to talk that way, even about your own daughter.)

PatSeg

(51,686 posts)
134. That was probably the most shocking thing
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 07:33 PM
11 hrs ago

I ever heard Nixon say.

As for Trump, however, he talked like that way before he became president. He's always been a super sicko. I wish they would release the tapes from The Apprentice set.

mdbl

(7,961 posts)
137. I would love it if he got Tourrette Syndrome that forced him to randomly spew truth about all the lies he tells.
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 08:26 PM
10 hrs ago

valleyrogue

(2,502 posts)
8. I wouldn't be making bets on it.
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 09:58 PM
Friday

Besides, I don't want Peter Thiel's puppet to be president.

20. I think that is going to happen anyway
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 10:58 PM
Friday

I just hope it happens before we get to the halfway point of Rump's term. That way the shortened term will still count as a full term for VD Chance.

niyad

(128,996 posts)
22. He already is. krasnov is too f'n lazy, and too f'n stupid, to work,
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 11:03 PM
Friday

to write the executive orders, etc. He is the bright, shiny distraction.

SergeStorms

(19,853 posts)
99. Billionaires can buy a lot of charisma......
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 01:09 PM
18 hrs ago

Trump's billionaire backers made him palatable enough (as truly disgusting as he is) to get elected, twice. Imagine what they can do for someone who isn't quite as loathsome as King-Kon?

JI7

(93,055 posts)
101. Trump's own personality and bigotry appealed to the masses
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 01:15 PM
18 hrs ago

The billionaires will never make Vance likable. They would have just made him President if they had that power.

Roy Rolling

(7,373 posts)
11. Hmm
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 10:15 PM
Friday

Alzheimer’s patients can live many years after diagnosis.

My father was affected for six years from diagnosis to passing.

But the effects being noticed now are mild compared to what will happen in six months. He can’t hide it then.

murielm99

(32,563 posts)
79. Exactly.
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 10:58 AM
20 hrs ago

My dad lived for six years as well. He took that medication to slow the progression of the disease. I was impressed when he called me to tell me Tim Russert had died. I hadn't heard, and was glad he remembered that I kept up with politics. He called another time to ask if I still played my cello. After six years he faded slowly. He slept more and more, and one day, he was just gone.

biophile

(1,091 posts)
13. Or the type of people who worship him
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 10:32 PM
Friday

He might be gone, but his fan club will remain and they are the scourge on our country.

kellytore

(250 posts)
14. About 3 weeks ago I had a dream and someone in the dream
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 10:34 PM
Friday

told me Trump had died. I kept telling them that he died before Thanksgiving, and they kept telling me no we are now in June. I kept arguing in the dream that it was November but the person kept telling me he died in June. Very strange dream but it seemed so real that I woke up thinking he was dead. Unfortunately he was still alive but I am keeping my hopes up that the June dream will come true.

Ars Longa

(387 posts)
15. His upcoming rallies should be interesting!
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 10:36 PM
Friday

Seeing him doing actual traveling.
Having to stand and speak coherently might be
a struggle.

DallasNE

(7,936 posts)
33. I Don't Think He Has The Stamina To Pull This Off
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 11:38 PM
Friday

Will he only go to Red states in the South? What about his golf? And his health care debacle, plus Epstein?

People with Alzheimer's usually live for more than 3-5 months, too, so I will skip the sensational stuff.

KS Toronado

(22,505 posts)
67. If he goes golfing and tees off with a putter, we'll know he's in the Twilight Zone
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 09:36 AM
21 hrs ago
....

barbtries

(31,042 posts)
106. i don't think he's up to it.
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 02:20 PM
17 hrs ago

recall in the first term he never paused on the rallies. that's his life blood, his energy source. but he is enervated and physically unwell even as he is dealing with galloping dementia.

Of course I thought that man will never be president once upon a time.

SaydiTom

(86 posts)
55. thank you!
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 03:05 AM
Yesterday

I've actually been here since the early 2000s. But a certain group of people didn't like what I had to say on a certain subject to they harassed me until they got my other account suspended.

Response to SaydiTom (Reply #17)

Laffy Kat

(16,832 posts)
146. I'm with ya.
Sun Dec 7, 2025, 01:50 AM
5 hrs ago

I'm a godless heathen, but if I thought it would help, I'd fall on my knees in a heartbeat.

Welcome.

Initech

(107,071 posts)
18. This is why MAGA is going into overdrive trying to rehab JD Vance's image.
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 10:44 PM
Friday

They know how grossly unpopular he is and that if Trump dies at any point in the next two years, MAGA is finished. Playtime is finally over. That's why they're doing everything they can to keep their undeserved power.Steve Bannon knows something we don't. There's something about the events of the last 5 months that isn't adding up.

lastlib

(27,308 posts)
35. well.....yes......but it's not legal.........
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 11:41 PM
Friday

And I'm absolutely NOT suggesting that anybody do a Charlie number on the guy.

chouchou

(2,679 posts)
71. Yes sir....my orders are..ah..I mean, I understand..wink..wink...
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 10:05 AM
21 hrs ago

(The above is sarcastic and what we hippies call a joke...or is it a toke?)

Takket

(23,396 posts)
25. what seems weird about the "infusions"
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 11:12 PM
Friday

there are tons of places to give someone an infusion. Most of them covered by clothing. So why would they infuse his hand knowing everyone was going to see the bruises?

Metaphorical

(2,578 posts)
52. When you catheterise someone repeatedly
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 12:45 AM
Yesterday

The veins take a while to recover, which is why people on extended stays at hospitals (especially when older) usually keep the catheter in place as long as possible. If he is getting as many injections and blood draws as I suspect, his veins are probably shot.

I also have to wonder if his extremities (fingers/toes) are bruised or purple. If he's on Lasix for congestive heart failure (which I suspect he is), the evidence will be in his feet, especially purple toes, swollen feet, psoriasis of the skin.

ProfessorGAC

(75,521 posts)
114. When I Was Getting Solumedrol Infusions...
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 03:26 PM
15 hrs ago

...in the early days of my MS diagnosis, they put in on the back of my hand.
They just wrapped it after each day's infusion with that stretchy, self-sticking tape.
Of course, that was just a six day thing.
If it was a longer regime, they may have put it somewhere else.

Gore1FL

(22,793 posts)
26. If true, I have 3-5 months to figure out how to fly a flag at double staff.
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 11:13 PM
Friday

Perhaps, instead, I can fly multiple flags covering the entire height of the flagpole; that way, on average, they are at half-mast!

slightlv

(7,196 posts)
49. Early? I think hes been into dementia for at least a decade now.
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 12:16 AM
Yesterday

I believe he was in the early stages during his first term, if not earlier. He is at least as far gone as my mom was when she died. She lasted all of about 6 years after we realized what was wrong.

niyad

(128,996 posts)
28. So did I miss this medical professional's name in that article? Exactly what
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 11:18 PM
Friday

kind of medical professional?

3-5 days would be so much more helpful.

reACTIONary

(6,890 posts)
36. No kidding....
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 11:42 PM
Friday

.... I did some internet sleuthing and there isn't anything more than anonymous assertions.

niyad

(128,996 posts)
65. Thank you. I have no idea, not being on facebook. I was able to see that
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 09:30 AM
21 hrs ago

he studied at Medical College of Georgia (impressive history !), and saw the word neurodegeneration before fb blocked me.

Deminpenn

(17,231 posts)
86. He's a physical therapist
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 11:37 AM
19 hrs ago

with 14 yrs experience working with dementia patients. Becoming a PT is rigorous and I'm sure they learn a lot on the job interacting with PCPs, specialists and families. I know I learned a lot just from being a caregiver for my parents.

niyad

(128,996 posts)
92. I understand the training and experience involved. My point was, I should not
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 12:30 PM
18 hrs ago

have to go through the videos (which still did not indicate his name) to find out anything about him, regardless of whose substack piece it was.

Deminpenn

(17,231 posts)
120. I wondered where the transcript
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 03:52 PM
15 hrs ago

quotes originated. I clicked on the video of the bald guy and that was the source. He opened the video by introducing himself but not giving his name.

Fiendish Thingy

(21,745 posts)
30. Oh brother, Everybody's an expert
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 11:20 PM
Friday

If he dies, I’ll join the celebration, but I’m not expecting any particular outcome or timeline based on a blogger’s predictions.

NoMoreRepugs

(11,754 posts)
32. Even IF it's utter bullshit what an incredibly uplifting story before turning in for the night!
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 11:27 PM
Friday

marble falls

(70,068 posts)
34. A grain of salt. This guy has never seen TACO and has no access to TACO's medical records.
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 11:39 PM
Friday

thesquanderer

(12,871 posts)
37. speeches make no sense, inhibitions gone, confabulates constantly...
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 11:42 PM
Friday

...just sounds like the same old trump to me. He was this way 10 years ago.

eppur_se_muova

(40,682 posts)
119. Exactly! The dozing off is getting worse, but that could be because now that he's a lame duck he's lost interest....
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 03:51 PM
15 hrs ago

... particularly in listening to other people, which he was never much good at anyway. There's certainly plenty of evidence for that.

mackdaddy

(1,918 posts)
39. Apparently this type of treatment can also cause brain bleeds,
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 11:42 PM
Friday

Which is also a type of stroke.

This would explain the drooping right side of his mouth, and the need for 'advanced imaging'.



LilElf70

(1,292 posts)
45. This is the best explantion
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 12:10 AM
Yesterday

I've seen so far, based on what the real facts that have been presented to date. It appears "No lies this time."

Mz Pip

(28,321 posts)
48. What I find interesting
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 12:15 AM
Yesterday

These speculations are becoming an almost daily occurrence. Something is obviously wrong with someone who rage tweets for hours in the middle of the night.

We shall see. Trump’s grand tour to publicize his big beautiful successes should be interesting. He and his enablers can’t possibly keep it together for the entire grand tour.

GoCubsGo

(34,600 posts)
59. Yeah, we've been seeing predictions of his demise for many months.
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 07:26 AM
23 hrs ago

He was rage-tweeting at midnight throughout his first term, as well, so it's not like any of this is new. He's obviously not well, but it's to the point where I can't put a lot of stock in all of these predictions of his demise without a mountain of salt. He's like Emperor Palpatine rotting in his clone body, at this point. Or, a defenestrated cockroach, whose body lives on long after the head is gone.

Deminpenn

(17,231 posts)
87. Yes, the rallies should be interesting
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 11:54 AM
19 hrs ago

I'll bet there are a lot of people who haven't seen the unvarnished Trump since last Nov.

If you merely look at video of Trump from March, the comparison to today is striking. Imho, he's got CHF. Lack of blood to the brain would certainly account for the listlessness and instant naps. It would also account for the swelling in his legs and perhaps puffiness around his eyes.

Glass City

(8 posts)
51. If this comes to pass...
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 12:30 AM
Yesterday

Donald is a cartoon character. He has already cemented his place in American History, unfortunately. Hopefully his stint as POTUS will serve as a cautionary tale for the example of leadership we are passing along to our children and grandchildren.

Vinca

(53,118 posts)
62. This is going to end up being "Weekend at Bernies, The Sequel" for the next 3 years.
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 07:49 AM
23 hrs ago

OldBaldy1701E

(9,774 posts)
63. And, now we see why they chose Couch Cushion as his VP.
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 08:48 AM
22 hrs ago

They could see that this was going to happen. So, they put in someone worse than the orange gibbon so that, when the time comes, they will get the 'iron dictator' that they so desperately want.

Our only hope is that he has managed to upset enough rethugs that they will want to lose him asap.

LymphocyteLover

(9,198 posts)
64. his demise would be a huge benefit to the world but reports of his imminent demise and
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 09:11 AM
22 hrs ago

poor health have been reported for years and years now

Borogove

(411 posts)
73. I fear this is just wishful thinking. We've been hearing the same thing for years and yet merrily on he rolls.
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 10:22 AM
21 hrs ago

ITAL

(1,241 posts)
75. I'll believe it when I see it
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 10:30 AM
20 hrs ago

Trump's family line is pretty long lived and many of these symptoms, he's had for years. Hell, I thought there was a decent chance he had one foot in the grave years ago too, but he'll probably make it to 90+ like his old man.

DFW

(59,562 posts)
76. Been hearing some version of this for almost ten years
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 10:33 AM
20 hrs ago

But like the cadaver of el Cid, they keep trotting something out that resembles him enough to keep the Republicans cowered and ready to vote for The Great Pumpkin to be the next Secretary of Agriculture.

ProudMNDemocrat

(20,456 posts)
81. 3 to 5 months?
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 11:01 AM
20 hrs ago

That could mean he will not be around for the 250th? Or even his 80th Birthday?

He and his ass-kissers made fun of Joe Biden being the oldest POTUS. But in this case, Joe was aware of his surroundings, chose his words carefully, worked around his stuttering visibility, even was still taking jogs and riding bikes.

But it is becoming painfully clear that Trump is falling apart in real time for all to see. Pictures do not lie.

Deminpenn

(17,231 posts)
88. If a person is otherwise in good health,
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 11:59 AM
19 hrs ago

Last edited Sat Dec 6, 2025, 09:24 PM - Edit history (1)

you can live a long time with dementia, but with Alzheimers your mind eventually forgets how to do things like eating and swallowing.

mucifer

(25,466 posts)
82. he will be impeached he will be arrested he will lose the election
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 11:03 AM
20 hrs ago

Blah blah blah

he is still here destroying EVERYTHING!

kimbutgar

(26,578 posts)
83. Keeping my fingers crossed!
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 11:06 AM
20 hrs ago

🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍

Javaman

(64,987 posts)
85. he will be "gone" mentally, but the spineless repukes and the 2025 bunch will continue to
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 11:31 AM
19 hrs ago

"weekend at Bernies" him forever

CanonRay

(15,866 posts)
90. Prediction: He's dead or out of office before his next birthday
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 12:14 PM
19 hrs ago

Based on nothing but wishful thinking

Initech

(107,071 posts)
112. When he finally dies, the GOP will straight up Weekend At Bernies him.
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 02:49 PM
16 hrs ago

They will do anything to keep their ill gotten power.

Beartracks

(14,258 posts)
91. It's why Project 2025 is on such an aggressive schedule.
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 12:16 PM
19 hrs ago

It all has to get done while Trump is still useful to them.

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malthaussen

(18,354 posts)
97. Watched a friend of mine go through what sure looked like the same thing...
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 01:04 PM
18 hrs ago

... and yep, he was dead in under 6 months. He fell off the cliff fast.

-- Mal

MiHale

(12,442 posts)
98. In a friendly death watch 'group'...
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 01:07 PM
18 hrs ago

I still got February 2nd, 2026, Groundhog’s Day….Can’t go through this again…was the reason. Silly but…ehh.

Response to QED (Original post)

QED

(3,223 posts)
116. JD isn't well liked by MAGA
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 03:31 PM
15 hrs ago

Pres JD might just signal the end of the reign of MAGA. I hope so.

Response to QED (Reply #116)

iemanja

(57,247 posts)
123. Dementia doesn't kill people
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 04:22 PM
15 hrs ago

When severe, it incapacitates them, but most people have memory that fades in and out. I think it’s wishful thinking to believe Trump will be dead in a few months.

CapnSteve

(381 posts)
129. The easy way out for him...
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 05:59 PM
13 hrs ago

I want him to live long enough to see all his power and money taken away from him, to be laughed at humiliated and all sign of him scrubbed away.

Fucking pedophile.

EllieBC

(3,592 posts)
130. Been fooled by Fitzmas once. Won't happen again.
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 06:22 PM
13 hrs ago

Let me know when he actually croaks.

Aussie105

(7,493 posts)
135. The cliff is coming.
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 08:08 PM
11 hrs ago

Trump is in physical decline but being kept alive with medical treatment.

Soon that treatment will be ineffective.

Without treatment, the decline is slow and visible.
With treatment, the decline is not visible.
But both end the same way.

Sleep well Donald. Tomorrow is another day. Maybe not for you.

Callie1979

(1,055 posts)
136. Its more likely Leqembi. IV administered; MRI's required. But not holding my breath
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 08:17 PM
11 hrs ago

Been hearing "it wont be long now" for 6-8 YEARS

Ilsa

(63,697 posts)
140. Felon47 won't exercise or eat healthy foods.
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 09:20 PM
10 hrs ago

No wonder his brain is failing him. He probably could have lived to his mother's age of 88 or older if he had just taken better care of himself.

Lithos

(26,598 posts)
142. Hyper sensationalistic
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 09:32 PM
9 hrs ago

Most people with Alzheimer's live 3-12 years, sometimes more. This drug is given in the early stages to remove plaque, hopefully staving off more serious issues. The delay in the onset of serious effects from this drug is measured in months. If he had 3-5 months, he would be in a far worse state at the moment and would not be on this drug. The damage would be done - as noted, this drug does not reverse symptoms, delays the transition to the worst state while the disease is in its earliest phase..

I'm not saying he is not on this drug, just that the 3-5 months is hyperbolic. It would explain the MRI as that is what they use to test the efficacy of this drug's effect.

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