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Trump cant catch his breath during Saudi speech (Original Post) Jimbo101 May 2017 OP
He's putting on a lot of weight and he started off out of shape Warpy May 2017 #1
That's what happened to Roger Ailes.... physioex May 2017 #4
He seems to relate food to a lot of things PatSeg May 2017 #22
And desert biomes are dry and hot, y'all! (n/t) forgotmylogin May 2017 #30
Bad heart. Demtexan May 2017 #2
Not to mention, it's hot over there, which is always harder on hefty people. woodsprite May 2017 #12
His heart is working over time. Demtexan May 2017 #13
He has a heart? LastLiberal in PalmSprings May 2017 #19
He has one but it is full of hate. Demtexan May 2017 #21
Maybe that is why he had to skip the next event and return to his hotel for a nap. nt tblue37 May 2017 #3
Reports say he skipped his later speech More_Cowbell May 2017 #5
I suspect that his term isn't the only thing he will cut short. Wanna bet he cuts this big tblue37 May 2017 #6
Very subdued... I'd argue he'd been warned to keep it "calm" and probably given a beta blocker... hlthe2b May 2017 #7
I wonder if he is taking Rx for dementia or anxiety VigilantG May 2017 #8
the beta blocker I'm referring to has anti-anxiety effects as well. hlthe2b May 2017 #9
Makes sense. VigilantG May 2017 #11
He reads speeches in a flat voice because he has no clue re: cadence. dixiegrrrrl May 2017 #15
Setting the stage to resign due to health reasons? Generic Brad May 2017 #10
Great for washing down beta blockers! Buns_of_Fire May 2017 #14
The coke is getting to him. maveric May 2017 #16
He's looking redder and redder. Maybe he'll stroke out. Vinca May 2017 #17
He is red in the face more and more. Demtexan May 2017 #18
I'm 70 years old and fat, and I can deliver a speech just fine. Shrike47 May 2017 #20
A lot of it is stress. Demtexan May 2017 #23
If you watch Trump's speech - besides being flat, he is very congested womanofthehills May 2017 #24
Maybe all the above. Demtexan May 2017 #25
Mind if I send this to all the Rotary and Lions clubs? rzemanfl May 2017 #26
Sounds a bit congested to me. elleng May 2017 #27
I thought Prebius was sent home... Historic NY May 2017 #28
GOOD. Sugar Smack May 2017 #29
The nine pounds of bacon did it. greatauntoftriplets May 2017 #31

Warpy

(111,359 posts)
1. He's putting on a lot of weight and he started off out of shape
Sun May 21, 2017, 04:02 PM
May 2017

If Congress doesn't get him, his diet will.

physioex

(6,890 posts)
4. That's what happened to Roger Ailes....
Sun May 21, 2017, 04:05 PM
May 2017

And the temptations at the White House (strictly in the context of culinary) are far worse.

PatSeg

(47,613 posts)
22. He seems to relate food to a lot of things
Sun May 21, 2017, 06:13 PM
May 2017

"We had a very nice dinner" and "Beautiful piece of chocolate cake". He uses food references in the oddest contexts. I think he is rather obsessed with food.

woodsprite

(11,927 posts)
12. Not to mention, it's hot over there, which is always harder on hefty people.
Sun May 21, 2017, 04:29 PM
May 2017

I know from experience. Gradually doing something about it.

Demtexan

(1,588 posts)
13. His heart is working over time.
Sun May 21, 2017, 04:33 PM
May 2017

He is red in the face alot.

Now he is under stress.

Not good.

Plus all the crap he eats.

He walking, talking heart attack.



Demtexan

(1,588 posts)
21. He has one but it is full of hate.
Sun May 21, 2017, 06:09 PM
May 2017

He hates everyone but his daughter/wife.

He has it coming.

He will not escape this mess he made even in death.

He got has got Putin and FBI on his ass.

He wanted something he will never have.

Respect like President Obama has.

His past is catching up with him.

It is all about him and his brand which is now dead.

He has nothing.

His family waiting for him to die.

No one will miss him.


tblue37

(65,490 posts)
6. I suspect that his term isn't the only thing he will cut short. Wanna bet he cuts this big
Sun May 21, 2017, 04:11 PM
May 2017

international tour short, too, because he lacks sufficient stamina to handle it?

hlthe2b

(102,379 posts)
7. Very subdued... I'd argue he'd been warned to keep it "calm" and probably given a beta blocker...
Sun May 21, 2017, 04:14 PM
May 2017

which, is not uncommonly used to keep oneself calm during public speaking to important/unfamiliar/stress-inducing audiences. With jet lag on top of it, a 70 yo man is going to be rather "out of it".

The problem with it is that use of beta blockers "dulls" the mind a bit too--not like a sedative, but it prevents the adrenaline rush that usually makes for a more engaging performance from those speakers capable of doing so.

Not saying there may not be many things wrong with Trump, both physically and mentally, but I"m not seeing what the source link claims.

VigilantG

(374 posts)
8. I wonder if he is taking Rx for dementia or anxiety
Sun May 21, 2017, 04:19 PM
May 2017

Because of his almost-monotone delivery of these speeches.

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
15. He reads speeches in a flat voice because he has no clue re: cadence.
Sun May 21, 2017, 04:56 PM
May 2017

Ive watched him a few times..he reads a line written on the teleprompter, stops, reads the new line like a new sentence, completely screws up inflection.
Turns out he CAN read, just does not to, prefers his info. come from a voice, preferably on tv.
Or the ones in his head...who knows?

Generic Brad

(14,276 posts)
10. Setting the stage to resign due to health reasons?
Sun May 21, 2017, 04:23 PM
May 2017

Or simply to pudgy for his own good?

My vote is for pudgy.

Buns_of_Fire

(17,197 posts)
14. Great for washing down beta blockers!
Sun May 21, 2017, 04:50 PM
May 2017


I know, I know, he says he doesn't drink, but it always struck me as weird that an alleged teetotaler would affix his hallowed brand name to an alcoholic product.

Demtexan

(1,588 posts)
18. He is red in the face more and more.
Sun May 21, 2017, 05:26 PM
May 2017

I will not listen to him talk buy watch videos.

He is getting fatter.

womanofthehills

(8,779 posts)
24. If you watch Trump's speech - besides being flat, he is very congested
Sun May 21, 2017, 06:51 PM
May 2017

sounds like he can't get enough air. Either stress, allergies, heart problems, cold, etc. He also could be having a reaction to whatever drug he is on to make him talk like the walking dead.

Demtexan

(1,588 posts)
25. Maybe all the above.
Sun May 21, 2017, 07:16 PM
May 2017

I am sure he was drugged.

I am sure he is a mess otherwise.

It was reported he was yelling and screaming at the white house.

Now FBI is after him.

Putin can not be happy.

I think he knows he is toast.

Stress makes everything worse.

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