Trump has coronavirus

Poor Melania. Get well soon.
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I don’t think so MawB there are too many people involved for there to be any fraud around the Covid issue.Remember how posts on GN questioned the same thing when Johnson was ill ( as if all the nurses and doctors and ICU staff were in on it!) It would be leaked in all cases if it wasn’t genuine.
Besides, the American public ( and Trump in particular) see failing health as a weakness in a leader, which is why Trump always uses the ‘sleepy Joe’ insult to Biden.
Like Prince Charles, he may recover fairly easily, but he also may become seriously ill, and what will happen to the election then? I had hoped Biden would win the Presidency in November.

If he has the virus, it serves him right.

But does he? Or is he drumming up sympathy before the election?

Nobody is saying Trump isnt a repulsive, nasty man. It's still just wrong to be pleased if he has contracted a nasty, potentially fatal, illness. I don't see what's 'sanctimonious or holier than thou' about that.

It's very hard to summon up any sympathy for this man - all these months he's been deriding the science and making fun of Biden for wearing a mask, implying that it was a 'cissy' thing to do. And all those rabble-rousing speeches to crowds who were totally ignoring guidelines/laws.

In the early days he was almost gleeful when he thought Mitt Romney had tested positive.

Like many others, I am cynical.
A few weeks back I read that his inarticulate ramblings were actually losing him support even among Republicans and there was a suggestion to try to rein back his public speaking.
The Trump/Biden debate certainly did him no favours so I wonder if the US equivalent of Baldrick has devised a cunning plan to get him out of the public eye, keep him quiet and (hopefully) elicit some sympathy.
As I said, cynical, maybe but let’s see who they bring in to campaign on his behalf. Perhaps someone less inflammatory and more acceptable to Republicans in general?

Gwyneth

JenniferEccles yes I agree. I haven’t been on this site for long but certainly recognise the names of those who make nasty personal comments about people and their families. Maybe it’s because they have nothing worthwhile to say or contribute to a discussion so they have to resort to personal comments. The old proverb ‘Empty vessels make most noise’ springs to mind.

??????

As he 'doesn't believe' in wearing masks - how many people has he infected?

How very convenient for him. Perfect timing. ?

Just seen a clip on TV of Trump being thoroughly nasty about Hilary Clinton when she became ill during her campaign.

Repulsive man.

JenniferEccles yes I agree. I haven’t been on this site for long but certainly recognise the names of those who make nasty personal comments about people and their families. Maybe it’s because they have nothing worthwhile to say or contribute to a discussion so they have to resort to personal comments. The old proverb ‘Empty vessels make most noise’ springs to mind.

Nobody “wished “ him to get Covid.

It is hard to feel sympathy for such an odious individual Even if we should.
It is also just possibly fake news
In any case latest reports say they are both well.

JenniferEccles

A pattern is emerging here with certain familiar names relishing the news of Trump’s illness.

Thank goodness some can see how awful their attitude is.

And the familiar names being holier than thou and sanctimonious ??

I detest Trump and all he stands for but I wouldn't wish COVID on anybody. Some of the remarks on here are awful.

Gwyneth

Yes Sparklefizz it was the same. What is very worrying is the callous disregard for human life, a lack of any kindness and empathy and the influence this may have on the younger generation particularly grandchildren.

I agree. Apparently it’s fine though (!) to be like that about it if you hate/dislike the person who has Covid.
I wouldn’t wish any politician ill health no matter who they are.
I want Biden to win and the election to go ahead....now it may not do.

I agree, it is very convenient for him to get out of the debates with the hope that this will increase his votes - if they don't cancel or postpone the election of course!

Not surprised - I guess that he thought he would be immune . Haven't seen him wear a mask once and he doesn't seem to understand the social distancing at all.

I wonder what Spitting Image will make of it. It's bang up to date so what a scoop for their first episode.

Gutted I won't be able to see it!

A pattern is emerging here with certain familiar names relishing the news of Trump’s illness.

Thank goodness some can see how awful their attitude is.

To all those on her who are shocked may I explain my feelings
It is Absolutely nothing to do with politics at all I have no interest or understanding of US politics which seem even more muddled that ours
Unfortunately his contempt for humanity all humanity, from small children, refugees, anyone of a different race or background, women, the press (especially if female) his own laws if his land, his opponents in fact anyone who isn’t a crony of his is treated with derision, harshness and complete lack of humanity

I would never wish illness on anyone not even the devil himself but I have no empathy or care for him and can’t bring myself to cry any tears for him just like he cries no tears for anyone who isn’t making him money or power

If it’s true and I m not fully convinced (it’s a hugely convenient moment out of the last 8 months to catch it ! ) he will use it as a tool so no I don’t think I m being harsh in feeling no empathy

I agree with your post suziewoozie.

I'm sorry he's got it if it's true but I'm with Whitewavemark2!

Missfoodlove, it's not about disagreement over politics - it's about recognising an enemy!

But of course the fact that he chose the next SC Justice knowing she would support the abolition of the ACA, support raped girls being forced to give birth and worn forced to carry to term foetuses with FFA and rule in his favour when he takes the contested election result ( if he loses) to the SC is absolutely fine and dandy isn’t it? His rubbishing of military families and the military killed on active service, his describing McCain as a loser because he was a POW, his successful attempts to avoid the draft himself, his treatment of women ..... yep let’s praise the Lord for DT and long may his evil continue. PS he hasn’t got it.

Esspee, yes, I smiled too. (I must be a horrible inhumane person.) Good news for once!

I then wondered what his chances are, being male, 74 and obese - did a best guess too!