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In reply to the discussion: trump is using the short stairs on Air Force One--following reports of hand bruises and him dragging his right leg. [View all]malaise
(285,369 posts)10. Protocol is dead
Last edited Mon Jun 16, 2025, 01:42 PM - Edit history (2)
An effin US President arrives in a sovereign country with a Make.
America Great Again cap.
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trump is using the short stairs on Air Force One--following reports of hand bruises and him dragging his right leg. [View all]
LetMyPeopleVote
15 hrs ago
OP
I'm actually shocked that he hasn't ordered excalators built for this purpose.
Ferrets are Cool
15 hrs ago
#2
Airports have ramps they can roll up to planes when someone invokes the ADA ...
Hekate
12 hrs ago
#49
It was windy. He needed the hat to stop all his "hair" from falling off one side. (n/t)
thesquanderer
14 hrs ago
#15
Was wondering what was on the stupid hat. He's like a 12-year-old little kid. nt
allegorical oracle
14 hrs ago
#17
I have been through some medical stuff lately and one of the nurses who helped out with home care ...
Botany
15 hrs ago
#11
P.M. Carney of Canada just had to shut down Donny's presser. He was out to lunch cognitively.
Botany
13 hrs ago
#24
Trudeau was not Prime Minister at the time; Canada had Conservative PM Harper. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
13 hrs ago
#41
Pretty soon he's going to need to have a team of Airmen wheel him into the cargo hold.
LudwigPastorius
14 hrs ago
#16
"following reports of ..." The reports are from recent weeks, not today. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
13 hrs ago
#43
For decent people, it is no issue for a senior citizen to be using easier steps
Mysterian
13 hrs ago
#39
Wearing that stupid, stupid hat. Why not a pin saying "I'm Donny & it's my birthday!" Why not a red balloon?
Hekate
12 hrs ago
#47
Drumph is so egotistical he thinks AF1 should squat down to receive him.
KY_EnviroGuy
12 hrs ago
#54
One of the facets of DEI is providing needed aids to accommodate the differently abled
Attilatheblond
11 hrs ago
#62
Watching Krasnov's performance, I can't help but recall this brilliant scene...
ultralite001
9 hrs ago
#66
A MAGA fuckface would never acknowledge how shitty and fucked up their Orange turd of a "leader" carries his ample girth
SoFlaBro
9 hrs ago
#67
BREAKING: The media won't talk about it, but Trump is now using the short stairs on Air Force One
LetMyPeopleVote
8 hrs ago
#69