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tanyev

(49,717 posts)
6. Politico sanewashing:
Wed Jan 28, 2026, 09:35 AM
Jan 2026

Politico’s description of a recent Trump interview:

Trump, 79, has repeatedly and forcefully denied that he suffers from any condition affecting his cognition, telling New York Magazine this week that he doesn’t suffer from Alzheimer’s disease.


Actual transcript of the interview as reported by People magazine:


"He had one problem," Trump, 79, said of his father in the interview. “At a certain age, about 86, 87, he started getting, what do they call it?”

Terris wrote that Trump then pointed to his head and turned to press secretary Karoline Leavitt to prompt him.

“Alzheimer’s,” Leavitt said.

“Like an Alzheimer’s thing,” Trump agreed. “Well, I don’t have it... I don’t think about it at all. You know why? Because whatever it is, my attitude is whatever."


https://people.com/donald-trump-blanks-on-word-for-alzheimers-11892775





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Oh come on................... Lovie777 Jan 2026 #1
The thing here is that Fico is described as a "Trump ally" (as you might expect from a Mar-a-Lago meeting) muriel_volestrangler Jan 2026 #4
At this point in time, anyone saying they are shocked about what Deranged Donnie does is an idiot. Wonder Why Jan 2026 #8
He's nuckin' futs. twodogsbarking Jan 2026 #2
Trump's upcoming SOTU address (scheduled 2/24/2026) will be quite revealing. sop Jan 2026 #3
Trump will be pumped full of drugs and fitted with leg supports so he can stand and perform for the press and his cult. Lonestarblue Jan 2026 #5
Yes, but will the Dems handle it properly? Miguelito Loveless Jan 2026 #7
Ask him when he'll release the Epstein files. Have Sascha Riley in the front row with other Epstein survivors. ChicagoTeamster Jan 2026 #10
Why not yell "YOU LIE!" BBbats Jan 2026 #12
I want Nancy back mokeyz Jan 2026 #15
Any bets he will doze off? vapor2 Jan 2026 #17
One can hope. yellow dahlia Jan 2026 #18
Politico sanewashing: tanyev Jan 2026 #6
--and we're 'spose'ta care, what the dictator of some shithole country thinks about our president? 3Hotdogs Jan 2026 #9
*neigh*... "Wilbuurrrr"...*neigh* rubbersole Jan 2026 #16
Politico. Meh. littlemissmartypants Jan 2026 #11
They should be more alarmed that Trump's family and advisors allow him to carry on with the nonsense ChicagoTeamster Jan 2026 #13
How long do you let this go on Republicans travelingthrulife Jan 2026 #14
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