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Ocelot II

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1. Trump is not likely to allow himself to be "transitioned" unless he becomes so ill

Reply to lostnfound (Original post)

Fri Jul 18, 2025, 11:20 AM

Jul 18

that he doesn't know what's happening, and if he can he will fight tooth and nail to stop it. Also, the problem with the way the 25th Amendment works is that the president can't be sidelined unless the VP and a majority of the Cabinet agree to it. A majority of the Cabinet isn't likely to agree because their jobs depend on Trump being president, and Vance would probably dump many of them so he (or Peter Thiel) could pick his own people.

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Poll -- have the Powers That Be decided to start the process of sunsetting Trump? [View all] lostnfound Jul 18 OP

Trump is not likely to allow himself to be "transitioned" unless he becomes so ill Ocelot II Jul 18 #1

That's a good point about cabinet members' self-interest, but credible threats to reveal Epstein facts might suffice . lostnfound Jul 20 #7

Trump's health issues just add to that theory. Raven123 Jul 18 #2

A year from now he will still be president. Cant say the same for 2 years from now. SSJVegeta Jul 18 #3

Maybe not now, but they will because he's already given them all they wanted and more. harumph Jul 18 #4

There is no such thing as 'the powers that be' stopdiggin Jul 18 #5

Tech bros put him in office. Vance is their man. usonian Jul 18 #6