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Mike Niendorff

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101. Perhaps the silence over the past week ...

Reply to videohead5 (Original post)

Tue Sep 2, 2025, 04:49 AM

Sep 2

... has been because he has been finalizing a major escalation in his war on democracy.

Look, he's not going to trot himself out in front of the cameras if it would reveal he's had a stroke. Just not happening.

And strokes don't heal in a week.

So that's not what's been going on.

It's something else.

The judicial system is about to take away his "emergency" tariff power (which he never had). So that's one possiblity. Threats and bluster, or maybe something more sinister.

But frankly, he's always been fixated on military action against "blue states", and anyone on his endless list of "enemies". I'd put that as a BIG contender.

Also: don't forget that more than a half dozen Epstein Victims are holding a major press conference on Wednesday.

He's timed this to preempt them by about 24 hours. Related? Good chance -- either as a major distraction effort, or, again, as something more sinister.

Anyway, we'll all find out soon.

For now, it's up to us to be prepared.

And then, it will be up to us to act -- on whatever this is.

MDN

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I just read that Trump will make an announcement [View all] videohead5 Sep 1 OP

Parnas is reporting that too: spooky3 Sep 1 #1

So he's alive. Ocelot II Sep 1 #2

Yeah, but videohead5 Sep 1 #9

I doubt it - he'll never admit he's unwell. He'll be loaded up with whatever drugs Ocelot II Sep 1 #12

There is some reason he has not spoken for a week videohead5 Sep 1 #18

How would we even know if he had a stroke? gab13by13 Sep 1 #23

Slurred speech videohead5 Sep 1 #24

Doesn't he talk that way now? gab13by13 Sep 1 #25

If he had a stroke videohead5 Sep 1 #28

Every stroke is different, affecting different functions, depending on where it occurred in the brain. Trueblue Texan Sep 1 #53

But, he's the healthiest president ever! Never been one so strong, so fit, so competent! mucholderthandirt Sep 2 #107

Maybe he's gonna resign. A girl can dream! LeftInTX Sep 1 #11

I dont think that is out of the realm of possibilities. SSJVegeta Sep 1 #64

Heh, we should Be so lucky! electric_blue68 Sep 2 #97

We know he'd never resign. Does anyone have any ideas? Chasstev365 Sep 1 #4

Probably a EO or some proclamation like "national emergency" related to housing, Feel Good Inc Sep 1 #8

He is planning several EO's. The one to eliminate mail ballots, require IDs and eliminate voting machines. LeftInTX Sep 1 #13

War on Venezuela? CanonRay Sep 1 #16

That's my guess, unfortunately. Liberal In Texas Sep 1 #22

Invading Chicago! SharonAnn Sep 1 #35

This. choie Sep 2 #88

or Canada! 🇨🇦 RainCaster Sep 2 #90

I could swear I saw a post somewhere in the ether vanlassie Sep 1 #56

The thing is, he says shit like that a lot... pat_k Sep 2 #87

I fear it will be his usual "weave" of grievance, vitriol, threats, and exultations of his brilliance on everything. pat_k Sep 2 #85

Notice how it says "the president" makes an announcement? SSJVegeta Sep 2 #74

Now the Guardian is saying it's about the Pentagon. What...not enough money so let's dish out more? Bengus81 Sep 2 #110

To announce dweller Sep 1 #3

He's gonna die on national tee-vee LeftInTX Sep 1 #15

He already died and is a robochatbot. He had a ROBOTOMY. usonian Sep 2 #82

Declaring martial law? Threatening to destroy all spice production on Arrakis, forever? Invading Greenland? hatrack Sep 1 #5

. MorbidButterflyTat Sep 2 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author Ponietz Sep 1 #6

I was eagerly awaiting an announcement along these lines: True Dough Sep 1 #7

Truth!!! 😄 electric_blue68 Sep 1 #40

He had a medical procedure. Ellipsis Sep 1 #10

Would he talk about his health??? That would be weird and not like him at all. LeftInTX Sep 1 #14

Gender reassignment. You heard it here first. nt Buns_of_Fire Sep 1 #20

"I have decided to live the rest of my life as a woman, " LeftInTX Sep 1 #31

Someone has to be sane TommyT139 Sep 1 #38

Breast reduction? BamaRefugee Sep 1 #21

A partial Frontal Lobotomy perhaps? ProudMNDemocrat Sep 1 #51

Just a refill usonian Sep 2 #83

War with Iran? War with Venezuela? RockRaven Sep 1 #17

He is getting ahead Traildogbob Sep 1 #19

I agree with you, Traildogbob. That was my first thought. KitFox Sep 1 #33

Yep. And the magnitude of whatever he says Scrivener7 Sep 1 #42

Good point. Traildogbob Sep 1 #48

Oh, that makes sense. 😑 electric_blue68 Sep 1 #43

Absolutely! SheltieLover Sep 1 #47

Your right he will say anything Tree Lady Sep 1 #62

I fear Traildogbob Sep 1 #66

BINGO! misanthrope Sep 2 #93

This is what its about. No matter what the announcement is about. johnnyfins Sep 2 #106

2PM? Aviation Pro Sep 1 #26

Markets will be open. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 1 #27

Apparently he doesn't even consider going to the oval until at least noon. mwmisses4289 Sep 1 #58

A resignation announcement that you dont want everybody to see? SSJVegeta Sep 1 #65

Likely sending National Guard to Chicago. No Vested Interest Sep 1 #29

BINGO! SharonAnn Sep 1 #34

That's what I'm thinking. Wants to make a public spectacle of the announcement. LonePirate Sep 2 #70

This message was self-deleted by its author Prairie_Seagull Sep 2 #81

It may only be a technicality but the WH release says the "President will make an announcement" at 2:00pm CincyDem Sep 1 #30

I was reading comments on threads saying the same thing oregonjen Sep 1 #37

Yep - because 1) Trump won't show his face if he's not perfect & 2) odds are he's not "perfect" these days. n/t CincyDem Sep 1 #39

His name is on the official schedule. I think it's protocol to refer to the president as "The President" LeftInTX Sep 2 #75

If he steps down nilram Sep 1 #32

Baaaaahahahaaaaaaa! Ding, ding, ding! electric_blue68 Sep 1 #45

No, you read "The PRESIDENT" will make an announcement NightWatcher Sep 1 #36

He will report that there was an unfortunate fire in the broom closet where... BamaRefugee Sep 1 #41

... mwmisses4289 Sep 1 #59

Aww shucks thanks for noticing 😀 BamaRefugee Sep 1 #60

Reminder: press conference with Epstein victims is day after tomorrow Fiendish Thingy Sep 1 #44

He's going to invade Chicago? greatauntoftriplets Sep 1 #46

Yup. Pritzker & Johnson have been warning him not to! SheltieLover Sep 1 #49

Who knows it's likely another EO distraction newdeal2 Sep 1 #50

Yep MorbidButterflyTat Sep 2 #78

He might resign as part of the deal that keeps The Wizard Sep 1 #52

Yes we know JD will pardon him Tree Lady Sep 1 #63

It would be interesting if you are right SSJVegeta Sep 2 #68

HaraKiri Announcement? MrWowWow Sep 1 #54

Are we giving odds? nolabear Sep 1 #55

Hand and Penis Augmentation Announcement? MrWowWow Sep 1 #57

Isn't there an Epstein victims presser scheduled for Wednesday? Attilatheblond Sep 1 #61

I do not know what it will be but BlueSpot Sep 1 #67

It's gonna be something bad. At least for us. LeftInTX Sep 2 #69

You're probably right BlueSpot Sep 2 #71

Its usually right around the time we give up all hope SSJVegeta Sep 2 #73

Might be something bad, but there is no guarantee he announces it. SSJVegeta Sep 2 #76

His name is on the calendar LeftInTX Sep 2 #77

Youre just killing all my delusional hopium lately SSJVegeta Sep 2 #80

I saw a reddit post that his press secretary said it has to do with defense. SSJVegeta Sep 2 #109

Minimum wage needs quadrupled, surprise us. Brainfodder Sep 2 #79

More bogus drama on the unending trump TV show. Klarkashton Sep 2 #84

But, he's dead, he's dying. LeftInTX Sep 2 #98

Anything but EPSTHING. usonian Sep 2 #86

It's likely to be just another rant about how unfairly he's been treated by... Morbius Sep 2 #89

2:00 PM Eastern Time? GreatShakes66 Sep 2 #91

Well isn't it nice that the White House lets the snipers know what time to set up to take a shot Submariner Sep 2 #92

Im guessing mikenash54 Sep 2 #94

It could be that he has signed some partnership agreement taxi Sep 2 #95

could it be a red herring mikenash54 Sep 2 #96

"3I/ATLAS may be an alien spacecraft so PCIntern Sep 2 #99

I still think it's going to be about his health videohead5 Sep 2 #100

Perhaps the silence over the past week ... Mike Niendorff Sep 2 #101

It's going to leak videohead5 Sep 2 #103

Possible, but ... Mike Niendorff Sep 2 #105

He is going to pardon all sex offenders. PurgedVoter Sep 2 #102

The victims' press conference barbtries Sep 2 #104

Oh great, another 4th grade level babbling speech. Emile Sep 2 #108

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