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MineralMan

(150,939 posts)
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 11:55 AM 20 hrs ago

I have a firm belief that everyone, if given a few days

near the end of their lives, assesses their behavior during the time they lived.

With that in mind, I dearly hope that Donald J. Trump, during that assessment, realizes what a toxic son of a bitch he has been. I doubt he will have much regret, but I want him to know that. So, may he be completely aware a couple of days before he dies that he has been someone who will only be remembered for the broken, cruel asshole he has been.

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I have a firm belief that everyone, if given a few days (Original Post) MineralMan 20 hrs ago OP
I think he is too far gone for an honest assessment. He's not capable of honesty. Ocelot II 20 hrs ago #1
You could be right, but I hope I am. MineralMan 20 hrs ago #3
the above. Donald's view of self is forever skewed, and fundamentally dishonest. stopdiggin 19 hrs ago #18
Won't happen. His last thought will be to wonder why they didn't rename the USA "Trumpland." Vinca 20 hrs ago #2
Don't give bdamomma 16 hrs ago #59
He is way too vain to see the cruelty he has inflicted on this country vapor2 20 hrs ago #4
That would be nice, but... pandr32 20 hrs ago #5
And and his dementia grows, so do his delusions. progressoid 18 hrs ago #47
And it has a name: power psychosis William Seger 18 hrs ago #49
and malignant narcissism, frontotemporal dementia MadameButterfly 17 hrs ago #54
He will be surrounded by sycophants newdeal2 20 hrs ago #6
Unless he lashes out bdamomma 16 hrs ago #60
Given the heaven-entrance musings he was doing, it's possible he's doing that now Blues Heron 20 hrs ago #7
Well bdamomma 16 hrs ago #62
Agree! i'm 78, i understand what you're saying. RUMP, i think is the exception to that thought. bluestarone 20 hrs ago #8
He'll be proud of it. chowmama 20 hrs ago #9
In his next life he will be an ant or a rat. usonian 20 hrs ago #10
Nah, he'll comeback as a cockroach. GoCubsGo 19 hrs ago #21
Well put. usonian 7 hrs ago #70
During his life review he will experience every one of his actions, who was affected Karadeniz 20 hrs ago #11
I'm hoping you are correct. But with his ego? flying_wahini 20 hrs ago #12
tRump will assess everyone's behavior & how they were the reason for his actions, because he's God. God never apologizes AnotherMother4Peace 20 hrs ago #13
Sociopaths never admit they did anything wrong Freddie 20 hrs ago #14
This message was self-deleted by its author MineralMan 19 hrs ago #16
With that in mind, it makes me wonder how he has handled himself in previous lives... FakeNoose 19 hrs ago #15
Personally, I believe we get one shot at it and that's all. MineralMan 19 hrs ago #17
My belief, as well. Bumbles 18 hrs ago #34
I believe that too. bdamomma 15 hrs ago #64
He has no conscience so he'll never face facts he's an evil selfish a hole kimbutgar 19 hrs ago #19
Won't happen BuddhaGirl 19 hrs ago #20
I don't care. Not unlike Melaaaaaniaaaaaaaah. Just be rid of the orange pest. twodogsbarking 19 hrs ago #22
not gonna happen. Scruffy1 19 hrs ago #23
I wish someone could give him a future history book William Seger 19 hrs ago #24
He has destroyed millions of lives. Hope22 19 hrs ago #25
In addition, my hope is for the following when that glorious final day arrives... Totally Tunsie 19 hrs ago #26
Nice list! MineralMan 19 hrs ago #27
I don't think swong19104 19 hrs ago #28
Shirley you jest NoRethugFriends 19 hrs ago #29
A lifelong narcissist - he is a legend in is own mind. ☮ walkingman 19 hrs ago #30
How many true friends will show up at his funeral, Bumbles 18 hrs ago #31
That funeral scene in the movie Charade Attilatheblond 18 hrs ago #35
And that was before we knew what a louse he had been. niyad 18 hrs ago #41
" . . .realizes what a toxic son of a bitch he has been. " AverageOldGuy 18 hrs ago #32
Believe what you will, but I have seen proof that not all of them do. Attilatheblond 18 hrs ago #33
And that's a very sad thing. calimary 18 hrs ago #39
I think narcissists lie on their deathbeds blaming everybody else. milestogo 18 hrs ago #36
His brain is going to be so far gone at the end of his life indusurb 18 hrs ago #37
Some of us do it now and then during our lifetimes. But I sincerely doubt Trump will ever have a second thought Martin68 18 hrs ago #38
Trump has no conscience, no morals, no ethics, so there will be no self- assessment Grim Chieftain 18 hrs ago #40
Highly unlikely. Between the malignant narcissism and the dementia - Maru Kitteh 18 hrs ago #42
I hope that his self-assessment comes very, very soon. Orrex 18 hrs ago #43
It's a nice fantasy perhaps, but he has dementia and will probably not know who he is by the time he kicks off. NNadir 18 hrs ago #44
My biggest fear popsdenver 18 hrs ago #45
His niece bdamomma 14 hrs ago #66
Like Nixon did progressoid 18 hrs ago #46
I think there will be massive celebrations world wide. LiberalLovinLug 18 hrs ago #48
Well I'M certainly gonna celebrate. calimary 17 hrs ago #52
I hope he is tormented Keepthesoulalive 18 hrs ago #50
Tormented by dementia is not enough for me. MadameButterfly 17 hrs ago #55
I agree with your comment bdamomma 14 hrs ago #67
My wish for him in his final days mercuryblues 18 hrs ago #51
Trump has no conscience and lacks any capacity for self-assessment dlk 17 hrs ago #53
I wish him only enlightenment. TygrBright 17 hrs ago #56
Not a theologian here nor a near death expert. Grammy23 17 hrs ago #57
If I weren't out of hearts, I would give you some. 3catwoman3 14 hrs ago #68
trump is too stupid and dishonest to look at anything honestly LetMyPeopleVote 17 hrs ago #58
His recent comment about how he might not be going to heaven may show a reflective state of mind. NT KarenNotKaren 16 hrs ago #61
I suspect that there is an infinitesimal part of him, that he will never admit to... 3catwoman3 15 hrs ago #63
I think about this question pattyloutwo 14 hrs ago #65
Trump is incapable of feeling anything normal. He. Is. Evil. lucca18 14 hrs ago #69
Never happen. He has the self awareness of a soap dish. LudwigPastorius 6 hrs ago #71

Ocelot II

(129,863 posts)
1. I think he is too far gone for an honest assessment. He's not capable of honesty.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:00 PM
20 hrs ago

During his last days (may they come soon) he is more likely to reflect on what he believes to be his greatness. His only regrets will have to do with failing to get his face carved on Mount Rushmore or winning a real Nobel Peace Prize, and he will die resenting those slights.

stopdiggin

(15,221 posts)
18. the above. Donald's view of self is forever skewed, and fundamentally dishonest.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:28 PM
19 hrs ago

(whether you view that as a reflection of an 'illness' or no, the truth remains ...) Trump goes to his grave thinking of himself as a great man - that achieved great things.

I think we must content ourselves with certain knowledge that every other living soul, outside the singular Donald, (including his family and devoted acolytes) - will come to see/remember him as a thoroughly contemptible and flawed human being. One certain to be regarded as a madman and clownish caricature - along with historic villain, tragic blunder, and cautionary tale for the ages.

Vinca

(53,619 posts)
2. Won't happen. His last thought will be to wonder why they didn't rename the USA "Trumpland."
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:02 PM
20 hrs ago

bdamomma

(69,392 posts)
59. Don't give
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 03:31 PM
16 hrs ago

that cornered rat any ideas. I'm worried he will start WW3. He's such a SF!!!

pandr32

(14,044 posts)
5. That would be nice, but...
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:05 PM
20 hrs ago

he has never been a nice guy so he has no idea what it is. He is a psychopath.

William Seger

(12,312 posts)
49. And it has a name: power psychosis
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 02:08 PM
18 hrs ago

Delusions of grandeur and infallibility, delusions of unlimited power with no accountability, and paranoid delusions.

MadameButterfly

(3,890 posts)
54. and malignant narcissism, frontotemporal dementia
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 02:36 PM
17 hrs ago

These are incurable and he is incapable of self-reflection.


newdeal2

(5,088 posts)
6. He will be surrounded by sycophants
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:05 PM
20 hrs ago

Even if he lives to see his downfall, he will still have many admirers who travel to Mar-a-lago to see him. That’s the real problem.

Blues Heron

(8,549 posts)
7. Given the heaven-entrance musings he was doing, it's possible he's doing that now
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:06 PM
20 hrs ago

He knows people like him go to the other place.

bluestarone

(21,728 posts)
8. Agree! i'm 78, i understand what you're saying. RUMP, i think is the exception to that thought.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:08 PM
20 hrs ago

I just cannot picture him doing any thinking of feeling he did anything wrong. HE will be EVIL until his last breath taken. He is the EXCEPTION for sure.

usonian

(24,275 posts)
10. In his next life he will be an ant or a rat.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:12 PM
20 hrs ago

Which is why I suspend my pacifism for such pests.

Sorry about that.

GoCubsGo

(34,790 posts)
21. Nah, he'll comeback as a cockroach.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:52 PM
19 hrs ago

He already shares multiple traits with them. Like scurrying into hiding when the lights come on. Like being a disease vector. And, staying alive for days without a head (or in his case, a functioning brain.) Not to mention that he's ugly and creepy.

usonian

(24,275 posts)
70. Well put.
Mon Feb 16, 2026, 12:57 AM
7 hrs ago

Except that he won't dance La Cucaracha. Or will he?

He already dances to the Village People, enough said.

Karadeniz

(24,735 posts)
11. During his life review he will experience every one of his actions, who was affected
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:13 PM
20 hrs ago

even people not then present and how they all felt. It will be horrific.

flying_wahini

(8,256 posts)
12. I'm hoping you are correct. But with his ego?
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:13 PM
20 hrs ago

He thinks he has been the next Jesus and will be welcomed with open arms.

Besides I don’t want him to have a couple of days. My dream is that he gets on a hot mike and
Spills all the tea on Epstein, Putin and Netty and the Saudi Royalty.
I’m hoping for so much blathering that he says something so heinous that even
Magas will have the veil lifted from his eyes . Exposed for the cretin he is.
Then I’m hoping he craps himself on Live TV and drops dead. Lightening may or not be included.

HOw’s that?

AnotherMother4Peace

(5,084 posts)
13. tRump will assess everyone's behavior & how they were the reason for his actions, because he's God. God never apologizes
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:17 PM
20 hrs ago

I'd say this is sarcasm, but unfortunately it isn't. tRump is a sick narcissistic psychopath who it the leader of a cult.

Freddie

(10,078 posts)
14. Sociopaths never admit they did anything wrong
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:21 PM
20 hrs ago

John Wayne Gacy denied that he killed 33 boys right up to the moment he was fried.

Response to Freddie (Reply #14)

FakeNoose

(40,871 posts)
15. With that in mind, it makes me wonder how he has handled himself in previous lives...
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:21 PM
19 hrs ago

... in a way that brought him to THIS point? Has he ever learned anything, EVER?

MineralMan

(150,939 posts)
17. Personally, I believe we get one shot at it and that's all.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:25 PM
19 hrs ago

We weren't here before and we won't be here after. So, however long you live, that's what you get.

That's my belief, and has been since I was about 12 years old.

Bumbles

(424 posts)
34. My belief, as well.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 01:34 PM
18 hrs ago

When I was to learn in catechism classes at ten that "I believe in the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost," I crossed my fingers because I was lying (I had no idea who they were so how could I believe in them) and, if God did exist, I didn't want to be struck down by lightening for lying.

bdamomma

(69,392 posts)
64. I believe that too.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 05:10 PM
15 hrs ago

We only get one shot, but apparently this psychopath thinks he's invincible like how he looked at the sun during total eclipse in 2017. WTF!!!

kimbutgar

(27,035 posts)
19. He has no conscience so he'll never face facts he's an evil selfish a hole
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:34 PM
19 hrs ago

Even in his dying moments. Maybe after he faces the devil but he’ll probably try to lie and trick the devil also!

BuddhaGirl

(3,702 posts)
20. Won't happen
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:47 PM
19 hrs ago

He is completely incapable of any introspection.

That said, trump has to live with himself every day. His psyche is deeply suffering but he is completely unaware of it and so it comes out in his cruelty and craziness.

William Seger

(12,312 posts)
24. I wish someone could give him a future history book
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:57 PM
19 hrs ago

... or at least get an idea of what it will say before he dies. I don't think there's any hope of #rump being repentant or remorseful for anything he's done -- psychopaths have no conscience -- but the thought of billions of people in the future laughing at him would likely cause him to stroke out on the spot.

Hope22

(4,585 posts)
25. He has destroyed millions of lives.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:58 PM
19 hrs ago

Generations of people are devastated. He would be so proud if he could grasp his accomplishment. This sick monster daring to touch children with his dirty hands will go straight to hell without time for contemplation! As my grandma said…. The fires of hell are hot!

Totally Tunsie

(11,697 posts)
26. In addition, my hope is for the following when that glorious final day arrives...
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 01:06 PM
19 hrs ago

Upon getting "the call",

Barron responds he has to shop for longer slacks;
Tiffany says she's busy changing diapers;
Ivanka notes it's the day she gets her hair bleached;
Eric is looking forward to his gum surgery;
Don Jr. is meeting up with his supplier;
Melania is giving the pool boy his "directions" for the day; and
his attorney is sailing on his yacht and can't get to shore to update the Will.

Bumbles

(424 posts)
31. How many true friends will show up at his funeral,
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 01:25 PM
18 hrs ago

or for that matter at his bedside as he lies dying? I imagine Melanoma will have a can't-miss pilates class and Ivanka a school play to attend. Those attending, if any, will be there to make certain his is truly gone. The tears will be tears of joy.

Attilatheblond

(8,560 posts)
35. That funeral scene in the movie Charade
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 01:35 PM
18 hrs ago

One of the attendees only came to stick a big pin in the corpse. Yeah, that would be an attendee at Trump's last party.

AverageOldGuy

(3,602 posts)
32. " . . .realizes what a toxic son of a bitch he has been. "
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 01:25 PM
18 hrs ago

NEVER HAPPEN.

His final words will be: "I stopped eight wars, I won the 2020 election, and I did not even know Epstein."

Attilatheblond

(8,560 posts)
33. Believe what you will, but I have seen proof that not all of them do.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 01:33 PM
18 hrs ago

Some people simply do not see their actions as wrong. My dad, for instance.

calimary

(89,399 posts)
39. And that's a very sad thing.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 01:40 PM
18 hrs ago

All the more reason to REMAIN STRONG regarding what you and all the rest of us know to be true.

Please NEVER give that up!!!

milestogo

(22,849 posts)
36. I think narcissists lie on their deathbeds blaming everybody else.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 01:35 PM
18 hrs ago

Trump will blame his enemies.

indusurb

(315 posts)
37. His brain is going to be so far gone at the end of his life
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 01:36 PM
18 hrs ago

I doubt he'll be able to form a coherent thought of any kind.

Martin68

(27,369 posts)
38. Some of us do it now and then during our lifetimes. But I sincerely doubt Trump will ever have a second thought
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 01:40 PM
18 hrs ago

about anything he has ever done. He is a pathological narcissist, and he will blame others for any perceived failures and take all the credit for any perceived success. It's a mental illness, and he will never seek treatment.

Grim Chieftain

(1,463 posts)
40. Trump has no conscience, no morals, no ethics, so there will be no self- assessment
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 01:40 PM
18 hrs ago

His only regret will be that he did not steal, cheat and rape more.

He is evil personified.

Maru Kitteh

(31,458 posts)
42. Highly unlikely. Between the malignant narcissism and the dementia -
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 01:45 PM
18 hrs ago

Any “reflection” he is voicing right now is about the most you can hope for. I say this as a hospice nurse who has been bedside for a whole lot of dying.

Orrex

(66,846 posts)
43. I hope that his self-assessment comes very, very soon.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 01:46 PM
18 hrs ago

Starting two or three days ago, perhaps.

NNadir

(37,630 posts)
44. It's a nice fantasy perhaps, but he has dementia and will probably not know who he is by the time he kicks off.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 01:52 PM
18 hrs ago

There will be no justice for his crimes.

popsdenver

(1,949 posts)
45. My biggest fear
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 01:55 PM
18 hrs ago

at the end of his first term when he was defeated, and currently is that the Psychotic, Narcissistical, Criminal, will, at the end, do a:
"If I go, you ALL go"........Same with Putin...........Sorta of an "I'll Show You" to the entire world.......

bdamomma

(69,392 posts)
66. His niece
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 05:24 PM
14 hrs ago

Dr. Mary Trump has been saying that, He will take all of us down, but I don't think so. He's a weak POS.

Maybe Putin will take him down.

LiberalLovinLug

(14,621 posts)
48. I think there will be massive celebrations world wide.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 02:06 PM
18 hrs ago

This time, the concern trolls, the nervous nellies, the unilateral politeness crowd, will have to stand down.

Yes we will stand up and cheer another human beings demise. Because there will still be MAGAts out there wanting to deify him, and also carry on Trumpism further. We must show that we want Trumpism and MAGA and Fascism to die with the skeevy orange blob.

calimary

(89,399 posts)
52. Well I'M certainly gonna celebrate.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 02:22 PM
17 hrs ago

I keep reminding myself that “Nothing Lasts Forever,” not even him.

Keepthesoulalive

(2,198 posts)
50. I hope he is tormented
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 02:11 PM
18 hrs ago

In his dementia. I hope he sees demons and hell opening up to greet him.

MadameButterfly

(3,890 posts)
55. Tormented by dementia is not enough for me.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 02:42 PM
17 hrs ago

I want him exposed, humiliated, rejected by even his base, and imprisoned for his actual wrongdoing. i crave watching him lucid enough to realize he is powerless and shamed.

But I have to remember that someone this far gone is probably not worth wasting our desire for revenge on.
The most important thing is for his accomplices, especially the Republican Party, to be exposed and government changed so this can never happen again.

Even better, what if we as a society learn enough from this to break the gridlock and create real, significant, lasting change.

bdamomma

(69,392 posts)
67. I agree with your comment
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 05:29 PM
14 hrs ago
Even better, what if we as a society learn enough from this to break the gridlock and create real, significant, lasting change.

Out of the ashes we will RISE!!!!

mercuryblues

(16,277 posts)
51. My wish for him in his final days
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 02:19 PM
18 hrs ago

is that he keeps sticking his hand in his diaper exclaiming I sure do make the best chocolate. I know more about chocolate than everyone. People tell me this chocolate is so good, that I am the only one allowed to eat it.

dlk

(13,213 posts)
53. Trump has no conscience and lacks any capacity for self-assessment
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 02:22 PM
17 hrs ago

He couldn’t care less who he’s harmed.

TygrBright

(21,337 posts)
56. I wish him only enlightenment.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 02:53 PM
17 hrs ago

I cannot think of a more shattering experience for him than to understand exactly how his choices have affected him.

grimly,
Bright

Grammy23

(6,101 posts)
57. Not a theologian here nor a near death expert.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 02:57 PM
17 hrs ago

Out of my own curiosity, I have read many accounts of a near death experience. Many report that they had a review of their life and how they lived their life. Who they helped, harmed or injured in any way was made plain. The person reported feeling the pain, insult or injury they had caused in others. It was not a choice. It just happened.

In the Trump administration most, if not all, are in for a boat load of pain if this turns out to be true, Guess we’ll have to wait and see how this works. 🤷🏻‍♀️

3catwoman3

(29,001 posts)
68. If I weren't out of hearts, I would give you some.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 05:37 PM
14 hrs ago

So, here you go - ♥️ 💜 ❤️

KarenNotKaren

(3 posts)
61. His recent comment about how he might not be going to heaven may show a reflective state of mind. NT
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 04:12 PM
16 hrs ago

3catwoman3

(29,001 posts)
63. I suspect that there is an infinitesimal part of him, that he will never admit to...
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 04:51 PM
15 hrs ago

...that does know what a fraud he is, and that is why he is so petty and vengeful. Were he really as smart, admired, and accomplished as he likes to claim he is, he wouldn't be so easily wounded/enraged by even the most minor of criticisms, and so bent on retribution.

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