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Trump asks Melania to smile during today's photo op. (Original Post) Cattledog Jun 2020 OP
Wow...she looks so comfortable and happy! Maeve Jun 2020 #1
She wears dark glasses a lot when in his presence. nt Blue_true Jun 2020 #25
Classic mark of an abused woman- large dark glasses RainCaster Jun 2020 #68
I swear, that was my first thought, too! NM Grins Jun 2020 #72
She's no victim. She's as deplorable as he is. Maru Kitteh Jun 2020 #92
Really strong drugs. She's not really there at all. BComplex Jun 2020 #27
And her only child has Ilsa Jun 2020 #81
what is sn? BComplex Jun 2020 #84
Special needs, a generic grouping Ilsa Jun 2020 #93
I'm a former special needs teacher and I agree DesertRat Jun 2020 #86
Oh this again. Tipperary Jun 2020 #89
Trump himself is easily diagnosed by psychiatrists from afar. Ilsa Jun 2020 #94
Fake president and fake enabler MLAA Jun 2020 #2
"And be a villain" Walleye Jun 2020 #3
She looks like an abused woman. Doodley Jun 2020 #4
Yes PatSeg Jun 2020 #70
A Con Man and His Prostitute dalton99a Jun 2020 #5
His grimace is so fucking creepy. She has resting scowling bitch face. CottonBear Jun 2020 #6
Ik.. like he's trying to pull off a shit-eating grin but Cha Jun 2020 #71
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands. democrank Jun 2020 #7
*snort* Nevilledog Jun 2020 #12
..... and you know it, stamp your feet.... leftieNanner Jun 2020 #63
Lol! berni_mccoy Jun 2020 #73
Who knows... Newest Reality Jun 2020 #8
And when we toss him out of Our House leftieNanner Jun 2020 #64
They both smile like automatons... Wounded Bear Jun 2020 #9
That's painful to watch Mike 03 Jun 2020 #10
Vodka and Xanax will do that. comradebillyboy Jun 2020 #23
Closed body language, nervous, hiding behind dark glasses, under control of husband. Looks abused. Doodley Jun 2020 #11
Don't worry. She's a WRETCHED a-hole wench. Maru Kitteh Jun 2020 #28
Nah, she doesn't want wrinkles Drahthaardogs Jun 2020 #43
My first and only thought. She doesn't want deeper wrinkles. chowder66 Jun 2020 #47
She hit 50 this year leftieNanner Jun 2020 #66
Never forget, she is a Trump by choice... Mazeltov Cocktail Jun 2020 #62
What's with the sunglasses? Hiding something? Auggie Jun 2020 #13
Can't you just feel the love...? mac56 Jun 2020 #14
trump is never so ugly as when he does his "fake smile" lapfog_1 Jun 2020 #15
Yes, his "smile" is repulsive. He always is, but made worse by his insenserity captain queeg Jun 2020 #22
(MFer-#45, thinking, smiling): "It's fun to inflict pain." NCjack Jun 2020 #41
Ugh! He's so creepy. smirkymonkey Jun 2020 #55
You could tell that he said something nasty. madaboutharry Jun 2020 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author SunSeeker Jun 2020 #19
Wow. Great find with the Hitler picture. The similarities are shocking Blue_true Jun 2020 #29
Apparently it's a Photoshop. But conveys the sentiment. nt SunSeeker Jun 2020 #80
The image of Hitler is a Photoshop. Here is original. cayugafalls Jun 2020 #35
everything on the internet is true all the time lol nt msongs Jun 2020 #40
+1 crickets Jun 2020 #42
He's not worse than Hitler, yet. Mosby Jun 2020 #49
Yea, a little premature on my part... cayugafalls Jun 2020 #51
We are a long way from worse than Hitler. Please delete. Lucky Luciano Jun 2020 #57
I edited instead. nt cayugafalls Jun 2020 #61
That photo is a fake DesertRat Jun 2020 #87
Fake picture. Tipperary Jun 2020 #90
These two a f'ing pathetic. jrthin Jun 2020 #17
Nobody looks more unnatural when smiling than IQ45 ... mr_lebowski Jun 2020 #18
A scene that is begging for an Grant Wood American Gothic depiction Zambero Jun 2020 #20
Reminds me of Princess Charlene of Monaco on her wedding day... nt Blasphemer Jun 2020 #21
She looks like she might be hungover... cayugafalls Jun 2020 #24
Smile I only killed 107,530 Americans and the cities are burning RAB910 Jun 2020 #26
She is smiling... Heartstrings Jun 2020 #30
k&r Demovictory9 Jun 2020 #31
C'mon Malaria, give em your best fake smile! mokawanis Jun 2020 #32
Or... llmart Jun 2020 #48
Smile, or... DownFromTheMountain Jun 2020 #33
SCUZZBALL! snort Jun 2020 #34
More of a stoned sneer than smiles . lunasun Jun 2020 #36
Looks like the Terminator in drag. edbermac Jun 2020 #37
The mic didn't quite catch it gratuitous Jun 2020 #38
Had same thought. $500 extra to pretend I enjoy. Nevilledog Jun 2020 #52
The Crockwork Orange may be asking the impossible... Hugin Jun 2020 #39
The First Escort looks less than pleased. 11 Bravo Jun 2020 #44
The smile costs extra Generic Other Jun 2020 #45
He makes her wear sunglasses to keep from blinking help in Morse Code. denbot Jun 2020 #46
Alright, who's gonna get the blame now for not flipping on the Guy Whitey Corngood Jun 2020 #50
Lol, they're in trouble now! dmr Jun 2020 #67
She couldn't do it ... she couldn't smile !! Like it hurt uponit7771 Jun 2020 #53
I think she believes much of what trump says and believes matt819 Jun 2020 #54
Hard smiling when your face has had so much elective surgery. sarcasmo Jun 2020 #56
Their plastic smiles always look painful Dukkha Jun 2020 #58
Woooow. progressoid Jun 2020 #59
She looks like she found out today that Trump has no money. n/t TheFourthMind Jun 2020 #60
She wants to be with her driver. pwb Jun 2020 #65
What's there to fucking "smile" about, ASSFACE? Cha Jun 2020 #69
He is too clueless to see how much he is hated but Marie Marie Jun 2020 #74
She looks pretty grim. PatrickforO Jun 2020 #75
If past is prologue, it's about time to trade her for a newer model. And when you're a star... Marcuse Jun 2020 #76
I don't think that woman owned a mirror. Couldn't possibly think that was a good idea. SammyWinstonJack Jun 2020 #85
That one's definitely not a 10 kskiska Jun 2020 #91
The dark glasses LittleGirl Jun 2020 #77
That doesn't look like Melania to me. Somethings off. blueinredohio Jun 2020 #78
"I'll smile you S.O.B., when you are in prison." DemoTex Jun 2020 #79
Can't we go to Russia already, you old fool? nt Buckeye_Democrat Jun 2020 #82
Here's Malaria's real smile when she is with a real man: Totally Tunsie Jun 2020 #83
And here DesertRat Jun 2020 #88

BComplex

(8,053 posts)
27. Really strong drugs. She's not really there at all.
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 01:54 PM
Jun 2020

But what in the world does that woman have to smile about? She's married to a disaster.

Ilsa

(61,695 posts)
81. And her only child has
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 04:47 PM
Jun 2020

a disability. There are good sources on DU for this. I've talked to teachers who work with SN children, and they all say there is something atypical about Barron's demeanor, etc.

Ilsa

(61,695 posts)
93. Special needs, a generic grouping
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 12:03 AM
Jun 2020

Which doesn't identify the specific disability.

I've known a lot of SN, Special Education teachers over the years. Several have commented since 2015 that he appears to be on the spectrum. He would be at risk for that because his father was 60 or older when he was conceived. Advanced paternal age is a factor in autism spectrum disorders.

You can start here in the middle of the thread: https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=13493879
I asked if they had heard something specific several replies down.

DesertRat

(27,995 posts)
86. I'm a former special needs teacher and I agree
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 06:34 PM
Jun 2020

I've been thinking about him and wonder where he is, and how he's handling all of this stress. Poor kid.

Ilsa

(61,695 posts)
94. Trump himself is easily diagnosed by psychiatrists from afar.
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 12:16 AM
Jun 2020

One dr told me it only takes about 15 minutes of listening to him to tell. No psych tests required.

Barron is naturally at higher risk for two reasons: his father's advanced age at conception, and his father's own learning disabilities and psychiatric issues.

Same with developmental disabilities. You may not have the cause, but people experienced in the field, like speech therapists, occupational therapists, SE teachers, etc, can see the movements, behaviors, etc., and some symptoms are physical. Knowing where a kid is on the spectrum requires a much more intensive evaluation.

Plus, his private school brags about having this special "mind-brain education program." That sounds like code for needing an Individualized Education Plan. Special education programs like that don't show up at many private schools.

I understand your concerns. But some things add up. At first I didn't believe it, but I would bet money he's on the spectrum.

Newest Reality

(12,712 posts)
8. Who knows...
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 01:43 PM
Jun 2020

She might be wondering if he is worth being taken care of by her Sugar Daddy. I hope she reads Trophy Wife Today to get some tips.

It could also be that he is so broke, she's sticking around thinking he will get some bucks for the settlement. I doubt that will happen.

leftieNanner

(15,102 posts)
64. And when we toss him out of Our House
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 04:15 PM
Jun 2020

There will be a long line of revenuers waiting to be paid.

There won't be much left for her alimony.

Mike 03

(16,616 posts)
10. That's painful to watch
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 01:44 PM
Jun 2020

He's giving his tight little cheesy smile. She looks barely aware of her surroundings.

Drahthaardogs

(6,843 posts)
43. Nah, she doesn't want wrinkles
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 02:42 PM
Jun 2020

So she won’t smile. All the Botox makes it hard to smile too. Dark glasses so she won’t get crows feet


It’s vanity not abuse

lapfog_1

(29,205 posts)
15. trump is never so ugly as when he does his "fake smile"
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 01:46 PM
Jun 2020

and after he asks Melanoma to smile, it is just painful to she her micro-expressions as she tries to comply... another cry for help to get away from her captor / abuser.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
55. Ugh! He's so creepy.
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 03:59 PM
Jun 2020

He doesn't have one genuine positive emotion that he is able to express, ever.

His only true emotions are rage, hatred, jealousy, boredom and fear. He is a complete failure as a human being.

madaboutharry

(40,211 posts)
16. You could tell that he said something nasty.
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 01:47 PM
Jun 2020

I don’t care if she’s miserable. She deserves every unhappy minute in her life. She has enabled a Nazi.

Response to madaboutharry (Reply #16)

cayugafalls

(5,641 posts)
35. The image of Hitler is a Photoshop. Here is original.
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 02:00 PM
Jun 2020

Last edited Tue Jun 2, 2020, 04:05 PM - Edit history (1)

I wish it were true, but it's not.

cayugafalls

(5,641 posts)
51. Yea, a little premature on my part...
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 03:41 PM
Jun 2020

He very well could be, but unfortunately he has to deal with US and so far we are 0-2 against the Fascists.

We will never be 1-2. We will win.

 

mr_lebowski

(33,643 posts)
18. Nobody looks more unnatural when smiling than IQ45 ...
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 01:47 PM
Jun 2020

It's such a foreign concept to that guy.

Melania thinks she's too cool to smile. She's got the Cold Eastern European Girl stereotype down to a science.

Hugin

(33,148 posts)
39. The Crockwork Orange may be asking the impossible...
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 02:31 PM
Jun 2020

Cracking a smile through all of that botox would be like making a dent in a beach ball.

denbot

(9,899 posts)
46. He makes her wear sunglasses to keep from blinking help in Morse Code.
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 02:51 PM
Jun 2020

Or at least;

.. .._. ._.. __ .__ .. _ ... - .... ... _ .._ ..... .. _..

(I’m with stupid)

matt819

(10,749 posts)
54. I think she believes much of what trump says and believes
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 03:57 PM
Jun 2020

But she does seem like she’s a hostage, doesn’t she?

SammyWinstonJack

(44,130 posts)
85. I don't think that woman owned a mirror. Couldn't possibly think that was a good idea.
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 06:25 PM
Jun 2020
Embarrassed for her.

LittleGirl

(8,287 posts)
77. The dark glasses
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 04:38 PM
Jun 2020

cover the fact that she rolls her eyes so much so we don’t see it.

Or she’s counting the days until this is all over.

I don’t really care, do you?

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