**From Hayes Brown, MS NOW opinion writer/editor:**
President Donald Trump is older than the Internet. He also predates microwave ovens and color television. Last year, at 78, Trump became the oldest person to be elected president of the United States, snatching the record from the septuagenarian he defeated, Joe Biden. Yet Trump, now 79, presents himself to his followers as a paragon of masculine strength and virility.
A New York Times article this week highlighted how that image is at odds with the reality of Trump’s advancing years. Although Trump has never been one for early mornings in the Oval Office — even during his first term — the Times analysis found that the president is starting public events later and holding fewer of them. Trump has spent a lot of time overseas in this first year of his second term, but his total number of official appearances “has decreased by 39%. In 2017, Mr. Trump held 1,688 official events between Jan. 20 and Nov. 25 of that year. For that same time period this year, Mr. Trump has appeared in 1,029 official events.”
With apologies to Doctor Who – doesn’t he look tired?
LabRat345 on
Flood the zone is running out of steam lmao. Fucking pathetic, I wanted more of a fight.
CircuitSymphony on
I thought the issue was more data being taken by Russians than a low battery.
Virtual_Plantain_707 on
I don’t like having a low energy president. Though we were done with that.
RealSlyck on
His battery is low? Better show up with Chicken McNuggets, Fries, Diet Coke (for the bubbles to tickle his tummy), and a toy. Happy Meals from his Happy Place keep this little special guy going.
mkfandpj on
… and we’re all waiting for it to die.
legomaximumfigure on
Slow Donny. Anyway, release the files.
WheeForEffort on
It’s pretty clear he used/abused stimulants for many years. He now has doctors telling him to stop it it’ll end him. The step down drugs just aren’t doing it for him, so we all get to watch him detox in real time.
wiseoracle on
Battery is bloated and could explode at any moment
Uberslaughter on
Pathetic, demented old pedophile sex trafficker – god savior of Republicans and Christian nationalists
MozeDad on
Any decent man, though elderly, could still be a great president. He could rely on competent, trusted advisors to shore up his schedule. He could be transparent with the public about his limitations. His wisdom, earned by a lifetime of learning experiences, could still guide a country as diverse and large as the US.
Unfortunately, Orange is unable to be this gentleman. He has no confidence in himself, therefore he has none in anyone else. He cannot admit to any frailty or failing, so he more aggressively pushes the facade of strength, youth and vitality. He’ll run this country off a cliff before he admits he’s incapable.
Bishopjones2112 on
What? The geriatric obese narcissist in early stages of dementia doesn’t have a ton of energy? Shocking. You probably couldn’t find a worse president. Seriously.
PigeonsOnYourBalcony on
Please stop voting for old rich people. They have no idea what it’s like for the overwhelming majority of their electorate and they have a failing grasp on reality itself.
If someone is old enough to be retired 15 years ago, they should not be the leader of a country.
Sabres00 on
Sometimes I wonder if Trump knows that when he’s finally gone the world will collectively consist of the most amount of happy humans in world history.
ricdangers on
Ok cast of Mortal Kombat, you know what to do
LoFi_Funk on
Maybe pinning an authoritarian takeover on a lazy obese 80 year old wasn’t a great strategy?
Futuralistic on
Yaaay!!!
Kaiisim on
It’s why they post so much AI shit – makes people think he’s active when he’s disappearing for days.
ufofarm on
Good news is batteries die!
Sweet6-7 on
Good. I hope the stress does him in.
AverageGeologist on
I hope the system stops booting up real soon
zubbs99 on
The insane late night tirades are taking a lot out of him. Maybe he needs more vitamins.
ilovewall_e on
Please don’t plug him back in
Royal-Pay9751 on
I just want him to say as much awful shit as he can before he dies alone and miserable
tropebreaker on
Dont you think she look tired?
Dinpikkyouknowshit on
I can’t wait for the passing of the big beautiful obituary. It will be the best obituary ever. Some say its even greater than Jimmy Savilles obituary. The people of hell always loved me. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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**From Hayes Brown, MS NOW opinion writer/editor:**
President Donald Trump is older than the Internet. He also predates microwave ovens and color television. Last year, at 78, Trump became the oldest person to be elected president of the United States, snatching the record from the septuagenarian he defeated, Joe Biden. Yet Trump, now 79, presents himself to his followers as a paragon of masculine strength and virility.
A New York Times article this week highlighted how that image is at odds with the reality of Trump’s advancing years. Although Trump has never been one for early mornings in the Oval Office — even during his first term — the Times analysis found that the president is starting public events later and holding fewer of them. Trump has spent a lot of time overseas in this first year of his second term, but his total number of official appearances “has decreased by 39%. In 2017, Mr. Trump held 1,688 official events between Jan. 20 and Nov. 25 of that year. For that same time period this year, Mr. Trump has appeared in 1,029 official events.”
Read more: [https://www.ms.now/opinion/donald-trump-aging-medical-nyt](https://www.ms.now/opinion/donald-trump-aging-medical-nyt)
With apologies to Doctor Who – doesn’t he look tired?
Flood the zone is running out of steam lmao. Fucking pathetic, I wanted more of a fight.
I thought the issue was more data being taken by Russians than a low battery.
I don’t like having a low energy president. Though we were done with that.
His battery is low? Better show up with Chicken McNuggets, Fries, Diet Coke (for the bubbles to tickle his tummy), and a toy. Happy Meals from his Happy Place keep this little special guy going.
… and we’re all waiting for it to die.
Slow Donny. Anyway, release the files.
It’s pretty clear he used/abused stimulants for many years. He now has doctors telling him to stop it it’ll end him. The step down drugs just aren’t doing it for him, so we all get to watch him detox in real time.
Battery is bloated and could explode at any moment
Pathetic, demented old pedophile sex trafficker – god savior of Republicans and Christian nationalists
Any decent man, though elderly, could still be a great president. He could rely on competent, trusted advisors to shore up his schedule. He could be transparent with the public about his limitations. His wisdom, earned by a lifetime of learning experiences, could still guide a country as diverse and large as the US.
Unfortunately, Orange is unable to be this gentleman. He has no confidence in himself, therefore he has none in anyone else. He cannot admit to any frailty or failing, so he more aggressively pushes the facade of strength, youth and vitality. He’ll run this country off a cliff before he admits he’s incapable.
What? The geriatric obese narcissist in early stages of dementia doesn’t have a ton of energy? Shocking. You probably couldn’t find a worse president. Seriously.
Please stop voting for old rich people. They have no idea what it’s like for the overwhelming majority of their electorate and they have a failing grasp on reality itself.
If someone is old enough to be retired 15 years ago, they should not be the leader of a country.
Sometimes I wonder if Trump knows that when he’s finally gone the world will collectively consist of the most amount of happy humans in world history.
Ok cast of Mortal Kombat, you know what to do
Maybe pinning an authoritarian takeover on a lazy obese 80 year old wasn’t a great strategy?
Yaaay!!!
It’s why they post so much AI shit – makes people think he’s active when he’s disappearing for days.
Good news is batteries die!
Good. I hope the stress does him in.
I hope the system stops booting up real soon
The insane late night tirades are taking a lot out of him. Maybe he needs more vitamins.
Please don’t plug him back in
I just want him to say as much awful shit as he can before he dies alone and miserable
Dont you think she look tired?
I can’t wait for the passing of the big beautiful obituary. It will be the best obituary ever. Some say its even greater than Jimmy Savilles obituary. The people of hell always loved me. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER