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[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 2 points 15 hours ago

If I recall correctly, that's how the "tween" visits were pulled off when it was just him and epstein controlling the sex biz.

[–] plz1@sh.itjust.works 7 points 20 hours ago

I have 3 a year, this article is dumb.

Release the Trumpstein files.

The assassination attempts were staged.

[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.cafe 1 points 15 hours ago

Got those Liberal all up in his grill.

[–] dhork@lemmy.world 89 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (5 children)

Trump’s lately been boasting about the number of cognitive tests his doctors ask him to complete. The test, called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), is intended to suss out dementia-linked cognitive decline.

“I’ve taken three,” Trump boasted earlier this month, two days after the first of his two unscheduled-but-scheduled offsite dentist appointments in Palm Beach. “No president, think of this, has ever taken one.”

I've said for years that the fact that he keeps bragging about his high performance on his cognitive tests is, itself, a sign. Yes, Donnie, there's a reason why they give you so many, and it's not because of your Big Brain....

[–] akilou@sh.itjust.works 22 points 1 day ago (6 children)

“No president, think of this, has ever taken one.”

He thinks this is a good thing! This is solid gold humor

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago

The man is bragging about having worse dementia than fucking Reagan…

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[–] mic_check_one_two@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Yeah, the quiet part of his bragging is that they don’t ask you to do those tests unless they suspect you have dementia. The tests are a diagnostic tool, not a prophylactic.

It’s like saying “nah I’m not worried about cancer! My doctor keeps asking me to come in for more imaging tests. I had four MRI scans this month already, so I know I’m fine!” Why do you think those imaging tests were ordered? It’s not because your doctor thought you were healthy.

[–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Hey if you think it's so easy bucko, take the test. Here is just one page, try your best...

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca -1 points 16 hours ago

Most Americans educated in the school system could not answer question 5.

[–] starman2112@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago

His mental health is fine! He even knows the difference between "see" and "sea!"

At the 34:50 mark, if the link doesn't work

[–] fartographer@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I was super confused at first because I'm used to MoCA standing for "Multimedia over Coax Alliance."

[–] tomiant@piefed.social 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Look I don't know what this is about, but I want to fucking sign up for this alliance of yours.

[–] fartographer@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

It's an alliance dedicated to leveraging existing coax cable runs as alternatives to Ethernet.

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[–] pomegranatefern@sh.itjust.works 49 points 1 day ago (5 children)

He's just shopping around for a new dentist now that his favorite one has closed.

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[–] baronvonj@piefed.social 19 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It's because he's always lying through his teeth. It's very acidic and ruins the enamel.

[–] tomiant@piefed.social 4 points 1 day ago

Ruins the damn country!

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 14 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

The White House has its own dental suite, so it's unclear why Trump would schedule appointments elsewhere.

President Donald Trump will visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on May 26 for his annual dental and medical evaluation ― the third time he’s been to a dentist this year, and the second time just this month.

Goddamn. Does no one remember this guy

Or this guy

Or this fuckin guy

Trump’s statements on his health in general, (notably nothing on his family history of dementia) has always been bullshit. Always. You people thinking “well maybe he’s telling the truth because dentist” are freaking me out.

[–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

I wonder how big the check is

[–] phutatorius@lemmy.zip 2 points 21 hours ago

All one can do is hope for the worst.

[–] daannii@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (2 children)

People with dementia often have trouble with grooming habits. Like brushing teeth. Showering. Trimming nails. Wearing deodorant . Shaving. Etc.

They just forget.

Bet he's getting dental problems due to his dementia.

[–] ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net 2 points 21 hours ago
[–] osanna@lemmy.vg 3 points 1 day ago

So you’re saying I have dementia?

[–] Etterra@discuss.online 2 points 21 hours ago

That picture deserves an award. It really gets Trump's good side lol

[–] Blibly@lemmy.world 25 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Why won't you just go to hell where you belong old man?

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[–] stoly@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

There are so many reasons someone might have to go see a dentist. As much as I like to trash on Trump, this is a non-story.

[–] phutatorius@lemmy.zip 1 points 20 hours ago

Dentists have prescription cocaine.

[–] U7826391786239@piefed.zip 19 points 1 day ago (1 children)

the servant who brushes his teeth for him probably got sick of the raw sewage breath and resigned

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[–] SabinStargem@lemmy.today 1 points 21 hours ago

He loves gold, and will have golden dentures. Not even kidding, that is just the Trumpian way of being.

[–] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 1 points 21 hours ago

He got the poo brain.

[–] Psiczar@aussie.zone 4 points 1 day ago

I bet you “he has the best teeth in the world”, and “his dentists have never seen better teeth”. 🙄

[–] panda_abyss@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I dunno, an amphetamine taking McDonald’s eating 80 year old needing their teeth looked after is not surprising.

I’m more worried his jello brain.

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[–] Zier@fedia.io 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Dentist? Or illegal drug supplier?

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago

He just confuses Dental doctor and Mental doctor. Not surprising, given his state...

[–] jim_v@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Is it possible he keeps chipping his teeth trying to drink out of glass cups?

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