He’s dying, just not fast enough.

That's an IV site that infiltrated.

It does look like someone blew the vein. Can also happen when the vein isn't in great shape — e.g. if the patient is older. Definitely looks IV-related. Since it's on the backs of both hands, even more likely. CHF? DVT? ESRD? Inflammation?

Or neurosyphilis? Would explain the leg drop.

PS to that reply: Parkinson's is more likely here, given some other symptoms: having to drink water using both hands; shuffling gait; balance issues; disorientation; frequently missed words. (Hey, I worry about this stuff myself & my PCP always laughs at me when I bring it up.)

I appreciate your educated response.

Thank you for your kind words! Now ... which one of us gets to blow a bubble into his IV line?

I wouldn't suspect a long-term syphilitic infection simply because diagnosis is fairly straightforward — and therefore penicillin treatment would have been initiated long ago with full recovery by now. Of course, that diagnosis is not impossible & shouldn't be overlooked.

Who really cares, unless it's fatal

He had a very severe case of Covid; he is old; he is mean. All sorts of things could be going wrong with him.

We don't have reporters covering Trump. We have note takers.

Heart disease. That's also why his ankles are swelling. 81mg of aspirin isn't causing that kind of blood pooling, he's on something stronger.

He’s old and fat and in poor shape. Get over it.

Molly, they are Maga reporters.. They are giving him softball questions to make him look good

Looks like a Central line for infusion bruise. I had cancer and they'd put a Central line for infusion.

Because access journalism isn't about asking hard questions. It's about keeping the access at all costs. These people have no idea how to report what they are not handed

Squamous cell carcinoma ,skin cancer, is also black . Does he use tanning beds ? I know he’s on the golf course often .

Death is teasing us. Just get it over with, please.

Also, I can’t wait for Tapper’s book about Trump being old.

Because they’re cowards

Bruising from SO MUCH WINNING

He gets to pick which reporters get to ask questions and what those questions are.

Well, we know he is getting IV Lasix on a frequent basis. I'm surprised they don't just leave the hep-lock in. That also explains the need for a catheter.

The press is scared shitless. Scared of this insignificant hateful buffoon. I call IV hydration, treatment for CHF. Yes, I work in healthcare.

The extent of peripheral edema (i.e. his "cankles") would recommend against increasing fluids via IV. Could be massive prednisone dosage to combat inflammation — would help explain the mood swings, rages, etc. I wouldn't be shocked if they're also giving meth, ketamine, and more.

I’m sure he’s dictating his treatment preferences. I’m also sure there’s something like at least ketamine involved. No way to know for sure but unlikely and unwise treatments often demand unwise solutions.

My bet is meth+ketamine+prednisone all via IV. Explains the rages, mood swings, swollen face. Maybe a chaser of something to mitigate mental decline, possibly a painkiller not and then (explains the slurred speech).

Satan’s hickies.

if that's an IV site - really begs the question why they can't use a much less conspicuous site...

Might be too much fat at the elbow for them to get a good shot at a vein. Other sites might have poor access, bad veins, etc. Then, too, maybe they HAVE been using other locations, but those sites are over-used & now they have to go for the hands.

Ask a phlebotomist. Gotta find the good veins.

They were probably threatened with expulsion if they ask.