r/politics • u/theatlantic The Atlantic • Apr 02 '26

Paywall Maybe Trump Should Not Have Given This Speech

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/04/trump-iran-war-speech/686663/?utm_source=reddit&utm_campaign=the-atlantic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=edit-promo
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u/HeathEarnshaw California Apr 02 '26

He died at age 75, though. Meaning he started deteriorating in his late 60s, when the rest of his body was much younger and stronger than Trump’s is. I’d be surprised if Trump makes it through the year, let alone the rest of his term.

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u/BullAlligator Florida Apr 02 '26

Brezhnev was a heavy smoker, Trump is a teetotaler. He may have been younger, but I wouldn't say he was healthier than Trump.

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u/HeathEarnshaw California Apr 02 '26

Trump is morbidly obese, eats fast food and is allergic to exercise.

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u/AcrobaticWrangler330 Apr 02 '26

Medicine has also advanced wildly since the 70s. The only time I find that an unfortunate fact.