Will Trump Finish His Term: Did Smitty Have A Stroke?

And it ain't no joke.

Let us break the collective societal chains of denial and accept this singular fact: the US government routinely lies to its citizens (and the world at large). Subterfuge is US DNA (Denial In Amerika). From a homicidal lie of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq that resulted in a murderous rampage that has, and will, have global ripple effects that will be decades long, to still secret documents/evidence about the assassinations of domestic leaders from JFK to MLK, from Malcolm X to a plethora of foreign leaders and the Epstein files, deceit is the order of the day.

Let alone 40 acres and a non-existent mule.

It is hard to argue that Donald “Smitty” Trump has not been the most transformative figure in Amerikan politics depending on definitional criterion. I often use the term “burlesque” in describing him and the landmass he represents. I’ve not yet found a holistic descriptive adjective adequate enough to replace the term. As perilous as his political presence is, and deny though we might, there could be something far worse replacing him as the “US” hurtles headlong to a southward trajectory.

A Stroke Is No Joke

I have an acquaintance that has had multiple ischemic strokes. Several over the past half dozen years that seem to increase in frequency. I should note that he has been my doctor and is old enough to be my parent (in fact he is older than either would be today). He is a brilliant man, poet, writer, intellectual and absolute white supremacist; he just doesn’t know it. Most of them don’t, bless their hearts.

But that is immaterial to matters at hand.

For obvious reasons, I will refer to the aforementioned acquaintance as Doctor Bee and over the past quarter of a century we have gotten to know each other closely. As Doctor Bee’s strokes intensified in both frequency and severity, there are two things that I found instantly remarkable. First is he became quite ill-tempered which is totally contrapuntal to his personality before the stroke(s), but that is nuance and not physically manifested.

However the second thing, that was quite obvious, was his speech. He seemed to have excess saliva in his mouth when he spoke. He did not drool or any such thing but, as a Toastmaster myself, I pay close attention to speech. If one puts a teaspoon of water in their mouth without swallowing, they will notice a dramatic difference in how they speak. Further, unlike water saliva has what is known as viscosity which complicates the malady.

FITFO.

Due to some unknown cosmic and abominable curse, I have been damned to humanity’s depths by being a writer. Worse than that is I write sociopolitical prose based on the legal standard of “beyond a reasonable doubt.” To wit, I have many a conviction.

Pursuant to the aforementioned dam-nation, I am required to intellectually, albeit reluctantly, consume political bile. Suffering through a Donald “Smitty” Trump speech is such an endeavor. A most unpleasant task. Indeed, the eternal gnashing of teeth, but it keeps me grounded.

So to speak.

Last week, eight days ago to be exact, Smitty gave a speech on the economy. Whilst I gird my loins and grid my lions in self composure, I will refrain from commenting on the speech’s content. At least not at the moment. That is a much longer, and forthcoming, disquisition.

During the speech I noticed that Trump’s speech was virtually identical to Doctor Bee’s speech subsequent to the multiple strokes. It is difficult to describe to someone that isn’t familiar with that which I am referencing, but it’s almost as though you can hear the excess saliva in their speech. Though Smitty could never be indicted as being a great orator, his speech (sans content) is much different than it was a mere year ago.https://www.c-span.org/program/white-house-event/president-trump-remarks-on-the-economy/670161

A stroke can, and often does, cause excessive salivation (sialorrhea), especially when speaking, due to nerve damage affecting facial muscles and swallowing control, leading to saliva pooling and difficulty managing it, resulting in drooling and/or impaired speech. This happens because the stroke impairs the brain’s ability to control mouth muscles, making it hard to swallow saliva or keep lips closed, but it can also be linked to dysphagia (swallowing difficulty) or salivary gland dysfunction. A person may not realize saliva needs to be swallowed, or they might struggle with the coordination required. Excess saliva can get in the way, making it hard to articulate words clearly.

Disappeared

The term “disappeared” has been widely used by human rights advocates and legal groups in 2025 to describe the forced disappearance of hundreds of Venezuelan and other migrants who were removed from U.S. custody and allegedly sent to a prison in El Salvador under the authority of the administration’s immigration policies. However, the term is not being used in that context here, but it is an interesting parallel given Smitty’s policy practices. In this case I reference Smitty’s numerous disappearances from the public in the past year.

Over the past 11 months of his current administration, Smitty has disappeared several times for days. I find this rather fascinating given his tendency towards being a media prostitute, his narcissism, his ill-founded conceit alongside his adoration for dominating headlines and news “cycles.” I cannot recall a politician so focused on public visibility and direct engagement with the news cycle. And that is a very, very rich statement.

Based on public reports and media monitoring during the first year of his current administration, these “disappearances” or periods of unusually low public visibility are typically characterized by a sudden reduction in the president’s public schedule, lack of social media posts, and minimal press briefings, often leading to media speculation. For instance: in Late August 2025 Smitty maintained a very low profile with few public events and a noticeable drop in the frequency of his usual social media activity. Media and social networks fueled speculation about the his health, with rumors spreading due to the lack of official explanation.

Additionally, there have been numerous other short “quiet periods” throughout the year, primarily involving weekends or short stretches where Smitty remained at one of his private residences (e.g., Mar-a-Lago or Bedminster) without public appearances or official remarks. These quieter periods often lead to rumors concerning his health. Though Smitty Trump is no Burt Reynolds, he does not look good.

In October Smitty visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center multiple times for medical evaluations, including one that sparked significant speculation due to its timing and the lack of a detailed initial explanation. This visit was described by the White House as a “semiannual physical” and “scheduled follow-up evaluation,” occurring just six months after his previous annual physical in April. However, it drew scrutiny because it was not part of a standard annual schedule and included “advanced imaging”.

Three months before, in July 2025, the White House announced that Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition in older adults that causes blood to pool in the legs. This diagnosis was used to explain visible swelling in his lower legs and bruising on his hands. Ergo, he has blood pooling in his legs and spit pooling in his mouth.

If only he’d keep it shut.

The $64,000 Question: Will Smitty Finish His Term?

I am known for my accurate political prognostications and the record will so reflect. In fact, today I mentioned to someone that I thought that Trump would announce the removal of a cabinet member during his speech tonight. He did not do so, not exactly. But…Dan Bongino (assistant director of the FBI) is going fishing next month. Permanently.

I accurately predicted Biden dropping out of the presidential campaign (and why), the defeat of Kamala Harris and Trump’s victory. I have also predicted assassination attempts on political figures; including Trump (and there will be more to come). I am hardly bragging, believe me, but I have had this ability my entire life and it can often be very unsettling.

That having been said, I have a very strong feeling that Smitty will likely not make it to the end of his term. I do not know why I have such a feeling, and I cannot determine what the prevailing circumstances will be that serve as the catalyst for his early exit. I could be wrong, but I doubt it. And while some may drool at the idea that, through whatever mechanism, Trump will leave office prematurely one ought be careful what one asks for because one just might get it.

And, given how Smitty has changed the political paradigm, landscape and the electoral model he has presented, what replaces him could be worse.

Far worse.