I thought it was odd that Trump wore gloves to meet Xi at the airport, and looking at the photos/video from the white house banquet dinner it does appear he has flesh coloured bandages on both hands. Anyone else hearing this/seeing this?

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[–] 25 points 3 days ago (4 children)

That's edema.

It's the same thing that's been causing swelling around his feet and ankles.

It's a sign of heart failure. It means the Big Beautiful Obituary isn't far off.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 days ago (1 child)

    Also likely why he’s being drained once a month now when it used to be every year or every 6 months. Fluid buildup.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 days ago

    He's also been getting IV fluids in the top of the hand. This causes visible bruising that he's been trying to hide with the same make-up he uses on his face. In some recent photos the make-up on his hands is very obvious.

    The evaluations he keeps "acing" is the MCAS - the diagnostic that is given to track cognitive decline in dementia patients. With dementia, there is no getting better. Every day that passes is another day of decline toward a cessation of all function. His recent speeches highlight how advanced his case is. Sooner or later, he's going to choke on a Big Mac.

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