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Was Donald Trumps bug a stunt

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12Michael Wed 07-Oct-20 08:54:03

Recovering from the virus within a week unbelievable, was it a stunt to get votes with elections due next month .
If it was real he would be in bed with oxygen etc o assist breathing what do you think?
Mick

Luckygirl Thu 08-Oct-20 09:49:00

...... or even write! grin

annodomini Thu 08-Oct-20 09:46:53

He it playing to the loony religious right when he tries to make out that the virus was a'gift from god'. Since they are already in his corner, that could be an unnecessary step!

Luckygirl Thu 08-Oct-20 09:35:28

- sorry - "there". Tsk tsk! I'm eating breakfast as I rite.

Luckygirl Thu 08-Oct-20 09:34:48

"A blessing from god" - is their no system for sectioning people in the US?

He is seriously unhinged.

Ellianne Thu 08-Oct-20 09:29:39

Iam64

Ellianne, that's the terrifying thing, that his resurrection may encourage his supporters.
just noticed auto correct changed my 'base supporters' to 'not supporters'

"Base" being the operative word Iam64!

Iam64 Thu 08-Oct-20 09:13:43

Ellianne, that's the terrifying thing, that his resurrection may encourage his supporters.
just noticed auto correct changed my 'base supporters' to 'not supporters'

Ellianne Thu 08-Oct-20 09:04:17

The suggestion no "book learning" is necessary because he learned about covid by having it will appeal to many of his not supporters, who don't like academics, experts or liberals.
Yes Iam64, so doesn't that just show the mentality of half the population?

Iam64 Thu 08-Oct-20 08:55:36

I live in hope that Biden and Harris win this election. I dread the idea of four more years of Trump and Pence.

The suggestion no "book learning" is necessary because he learned about covid by having it will appeal to many of his not supporters, who don't like academics, experts or liberals.

His claim to be cured and promise to provide the drugs he had to all American's, free of charge, two more lies.

Lovetopaint037 Thu 08-Oct-20 08:47:18

I believe he has it. He has been given a cocktail of drugs to help him combat it. However, the theatrical performance goes on hence it acted out in this ridiculous fashion. I am strong. I am invincible. What I said was true you must not be afraid of it. Look at me as I take my mask of. I don’t let it worry me so vote for a hero. Vote for me.

Whitewavemark2 Thu 08-Oct-20 08:44:56

Well, he’s back in the Oval office, mask free spreading the virus as he goes, although he is claiming to have been cured.

Apparently he is claiming that Remdesivir is a cure and to be given free to all American covid victims.

Is there a way that a president with clear mental health issues can be controlled?

Ellianne Thu 08-Oct-20 08:00:44

lemsip

he has lost weight off his face, looks drawn to me. Think he may become ill in a few more days!

I think that too lemsip, and the fact he goes on and on about himself and how well he feels all the time indicates the opposite.

Lucca Thu 08-Oct-20 07:51:51

MissAdventure

grin
I think pants is the best name for people who stick by an arse.

Or indeed who are attached to a (p)syc(h)o.....

lemsip Thu 08-Oct-20 07:44:54

he has lost weight off his face, looks drawn to me. Think he may become ill in a few more days!

MamaCaz Thu 08-Oct-20 07:43:33

And, from the same link, more of his characteristic sabre-rattling:

President Trump renewed his attacks on China, telling Americans: "You're not going to pay for it. It wasn't your fault that this happened. It was China's fault. And China is going to pay a big price,,, This was China's fault."

MamaCaz Thu 08-Oct-20 07:39:26

Now he's saying that his illness was "a blessing from God"!

Exactly what many of you feared he would claim. hmm

www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-54455040

BlueBelle Thu 08-Oct-20 07:13:21

Taxes and a disastrous exchange with Biden and bingo he catches the ‘China virus’ which isn’t so bad at all
It’s way too well timed
He is playing the world and will do anything to get back into power

hondagirl Thu 08-Oct-20 06:50:53

My son said to me at the weekend that it is a ploy. No one is talking about him not paying taxes now are they? Plus his 'miraculous' recovery means he can justify not locking the country down as he can portray the virus as less serious than it really is. Not sure those who have lost loved ones would agree with him.

MissAdventure Wed 07-Oct-20 21:56:40

Who knows?
The more I learn the less I know about this virus.

MamaCaz Wed 07-Oct-20 21:54:33

Thinking about it, Trump was given an antibody treatment (Friday or Saturday?), wasn't he, so mightn't that explain why antibodies were detectable on Monday?

Lollin Wed 07-Oct-20 20:12:33

It has been one of my thoughts too, either that or he was very lucky unlike Boris Johnson. It's a shame as his followers will drink up all his silly spouting on about embracing it blah blah blah. No word of wife so I suspect it was mild or that she is the one suffering again. Nice how he gets full on treatment if it was/is a mild case. Plus of course he had to get top notch new treatment not ordinary tried and tested treatment. So, if his followers catch it will they be able to benefit from the same medical treatment too hmm

MamaCaz Wed 07-Oct-20 20:10:56

Further to what Bluebell said, this is in a BBC report:

The report from Dr Conley said: "His physical exam and vital signs, including oxygen saturation and respiratory rate, all remain stable and in normal range."
[ ]
It added: "The president's labs demonstrated detectable levels of SARS-CoV-2-IgG antibodies on Monday October 5th."

www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-54455040

Framilode Wed 07-Oct-20 20:00:31

I think he has had it but started with it quite a bit earlier than has been disclosed. If you remember in the debate he was sweating very heavily and looked as if he might have a fever. He also arrived too late to have a test and was put on his honour to say he was negative.
I think he already had it at this stage.

Iam64 Wed 07-Oct-20 19:45:35

Ok BlueBelle I've watched the Ch4 update on Mr T. They certainly aren't suggesting he's clear of virus and has antibodies.
Mind you, our own government won't appear on Ch4 because its seen as 'too lefty. That will no doubt be why its my go to news channel

MissAdventure Wed 07-Oct-20 19:05:28

Surely this is all too fast!?
What about his wife? Is she all done and dusted, too?

Iam64 Wed 07-Oct-20 19:02:01

WOT - BlueBelle, really?! I shall switch the news on now.
How can he have antibodies, he is surely still infecting people