Trump Has COVID megathread (update 10/24: 2 Pence staffers test positive)

[Buzz]

There was never going to be a damn sympathy bump for a guy that downplayed the virus for the past 6 months.  Stop arguing over stupid ****!!!!!!!!!

So you admit he downplayed the virus?

I’ve been saying for at least 4 months on here he botched COVID response and it probably cost him election so don’t act surprised.

[It’s so Joever]

Even beyond the obvious reckless and tone-deaf nature of his new "I caught COVID and it's not that bad" message, I think it's awful for him electorally, even if he really does recover without further complications. The message might get sympathy among the 18-40 age group (for them you could reasonably say it's true), but this will not sway their vote. But the 65+ age group most certainly will hate this message with a passion and it will sway their votes. Old people hate more than anything when people even mention, much less mock, their mortality, which Trump is doing here.  

Wrong.
Young people are more likely to be laughing at Trump for catching Covid-19. Remember, we grew up in a less "polite" World thanks to the internet, there is no sympathy in the lower age brackets. If anyone would give a sympathy bump, it would be people 40-65. Old enough to be prone to such a trend, but young enough to not be massacred by Covid.

[Devout Centrist]

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1313243541959737349

A profoundly dubious decision, but you won't catch me shedding tears when he faints onstage

[It’s so Joever]

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1313243541959737349

A profoundly dubious decision, but you won't catch me shedding tears when he faints onstage

I will have tears, but they won't be from sadness.

[ProgressiveModerate]

Even beyond the obvious reckless and tone-deaf nature of his new "I caught COVID and it's not that bad" message, I think it's awful for him electorally, even if he really does recover without further complications. The message might get sympathy among the 18-40 age group (for them you could reasonably say it's true), but this will not sway their vote. But the 65+ age group most certainly will hate this message with a passion and it will sway their votes. Old people hate more than anything when people even mention, much less mock, their mortality, which Trump is doing here.  

Wrong.
Young people are more likely to be laughing at Trump for catching Covid-19. Remember, we grew up in a less "polite" World thanks to the internet, there is no sympathy in the lower age brackets. If anyone would give a sympathy bump, it would be people 40-65. Old enough to be prone to such a trend, but young enough to not be massacred by Covid.

NGL, that is kind of true unfortunately, but TBF his actions could make or break my future, so at this point I kind of feel like I have a right to laugh at him a bit. I try to still be a respectful person though and do not wish death upon him or anyone else, regardless of whether or not I like them as a politician.

[compucomp]

Even beyond the obvious reckless and tone-deaf nature of his new "I caught COVID and it's not that bad" message, I think it's awful for him electorally, even if he really does recover without further complications. The message might get sympathy among the 18-40 age group (for them you could reasonably say it's true), but this will not sway their vote. But the 65+ age group most certainly will hate this message with a passion and it will sway their votes. Old people hate more than anything when people even mention, much less mock, their mortality, which Trump is doing here.  

Wrong.
Young people are more likely to be laughing at Trump for catching Covid-19. Remember, we grew up in a less "polite" World thanks to the internet, there is no sympathy in the lower age brackets. If anyone would give a sympathy bump, it would be people 40-65. Old enough to be prone to such a trend, but young enough to not be massacred by Covid.

Yes, they're laughing at Trump, but what I meant was that if "I caught COVID and it wasn't that bad" is accepted generally, then social distancing restrictions would be undone, and they can resume partying, clubbing, bar hopping, etc, which of course they desperately want to do. That's why I say they would sympathize with that view point.

I live in NJ, and there (and in NYC) such activities are still severely restricted. Maybe elsewhere in the US the partying/bar scene is already back.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

There was never going to be a damn sympathy bump for a guy that downplayed the virus for the past 6 months.  Stop arguing over stupid ****!!!!!!!!!

And don't you believe he will win?

[Okay, maybe Mike Johnson is a competent parliamentarian.]

Even beyond the obvious reckless and tone-deaf nature of his new "I caught COVID and it's not that bad" message, I think it's awful for him electorally, even if he really does recover without further complications. The message might get sympathy among the 18-40 age group (for them you could reasonably say it's true), but this will not sway their vote. But the 65+ age group most certainly will hate this message with a passion and it will sway their votes. Old people hate more than anything when people even mention, much less mock, their mortality, which Trump is doing here.  

Wrong.
Young people are more likely to be laughing at Trump for catching Covid-19. Remember, we grew up in a less "polite" World thanks to the internet, there is no sympathy in the lower age brackets. If anyone would give a sympathy bump, it would be people 40-65. Old enough to be prone to such a trend, but young enough to not be massacred by Covid.

Yes, they're laughing at Trump, but what I meant was that if "I caught COVID and it wasn't that bad" is accepted generally, then social distancing restrictions would be undone, and they can resume partying, clubbing, bar hopping, etc, which of course they desperately want to do. That's why I say they would sympathize with that view point.

That would require that young voters believe a word Trump says.

[solidcoalition]

President looked good leaving Walter Reed. A very disrespectful reporter shouted out “Do you think you’re a super spreader?” Such disrespect. Perhaps I should vote for him out of spite for the reporters.

[Buzz]

There was never going to be a damn sympathy bump for a guy that downplayed the virus for the past 6 months.  Stop arguing over stupid ****!!!!!!!!!

And don't you believe he will win?

No.  I’ve had him losing since late May.

[tjstarling]

President looked good leaving Walter Reed. A very disrespectful reporter shouted out “Do you think you’re a super spreader?” Such disrespect. Perhaps I should vote for him out of spite for the reporters.

We know you’re voting for him anyway. You can stop pretending otherwise.

[beaver2.0]

President looked good leaving Walter Reed. A very disrespectful reporter shouted out “Do you think you’re a super spreader?” Such disrespect. Perhaps I should vote for him out of spite for the reporters.

That's a really good point.  I oppose most everything Trump does but, frankly, the disrespect from that reporter is just too much for me to handle.

[Torrain]

https://twitter.com/JenniferJJacobs/status/1313249575864602625

[Horus]

President looked good leaving Walter Reed. A very disrespectful reporter shouted out “Do you think you’re a super spreader?” Such disrespect. Perhaps I should vote for him out of spite for the reporters.

You really are a terrible troll.

[Absentee Voting Ghost of Ruin]

President looked good leaving Walter Reed. A very disrespectful reporter shouted out “Do you think you’re a super spreader?” Such disrespect. Perhaps I should vote for him out of spite for the reporters.

The reports should definitely give Mr. Trump the respect he deserves. Unfortunately, it's their job to cover his deplorable antics, and they lack the legal authority to arrest, try and imprison him.

[brucejoel99]

President looked good leaving Walter Reed. A very disrespectful reporter shouted out “Do you think you’re a super spreader?” Such disrespect. Perhaps I should vote for him out of spite for the reporters.

As opposed to the tremendous amount of respect he showed New Jerseyans or his campaign staff or his own Secret Service detail when he... *checks notes* ...was knowingly spreading the virus to them?

Give me a f**king break.

[ηєω ƒяσηтιєя]

President looked good leaving Walter Reed. A very disrespectful reporter shouted out “Do you think you’re a super spreader?” Such disrespect. Perhaps I should vote for him out of spite for the reporters.

[Middle-aged Europe]

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1313243541959737349

Donald Trump is - quite literally - on steroids.



https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1313220863735533570

[brucejoel99]

https://twitter.com/Fritschner/status/1313253073196810240
(SO MUCH RESPECT, solidcoalition!!)

[Catholics vs. Convicts]

He literally walked up the stairs of the White House, took his mask off, took photographs, and then walked into the White House WITHOUT PUTTING HIS MASK BACK ON... Are you kidding me???

YOU HAVE COVID YOU PIECE OF GARBAGE.

[Okay, maybe Mike Johnson is a competent parliamentarian.]

No shame. No decency. No courtesy. No respect for human life.

[Penn_Quaker_Girl]

https://twitter.com/Fritschner/status/1313253073196810240

I was going to give a rare angry-PQG rant, but there just aren't enough words for me to use.  

[Joe Biden is your president. Deal with it.]

$20 says he faints and gets admitted to the ICU.

[Okay, maybe Mike Johnson is a competent parliamentarian.]

https://twitter.com/Fritschner/status/1313253073196810240

I was going to give a rare angry-PQG rant, but there just aren't enough words for me to use.  

I'm very interested, if you change your mind.

[Frodo]

I am assuming the Biden/Harris transition team already has plans to comprehensively clean and disinfect the White House and Naval Observatory before setting up residence after January 20...