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Liberal In Texas

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13. Flying in AF1 isn't like flying on an airliner.

Tue May 12, 2026, 04:40 PM

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It has an office/gym, a bedroom, a dining area/conference room, a full kitchen and a medical facility. It's almost not much more cramped and stressful than walking around the WH or one of his golf clubs.

But hope live eternally.

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Frankly, if my grossly overweight patient with heart failure and [View all] PCIntern Yesterday OP

Fingers crossed! bif Yesterday #1

We will just have to hope for the best. rambler_american 23 hrs ago #61

OMG... thanks for the flashback from Snackshack 3 hrs ago #97

Tease! questionseverything Yesterday #2

We can only hope his doctors are as bad as his lawyers... displacedvermoter Yesterday #3

How about RFK, Jr in charge of his health care? Jerry2144 Yesterday #7

if they are bootlickers Skittles Yesterday #55

We can only hope nothing minor happens. Ocelot II Yesterday #4

Yes it's positively insane. BannonsLiver Yesterday #5

Don't get people's hopes up 😉 MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #6

If I were China I wouldn't want him traveling for a diplomatic visit at this time. Baitball Blogger Yesterday #8

And they'd have to find a big enough box to do a return shipment1 erronis Yesterday #18

Glad I'm Just Jerome Yesterday #24

They could probably find room on a container ship. WestMichRad Yesterday #48

Exactly popsdenver Yesterday #46

This message was self-deleted by its author Bluetus 5 hrs ago #89

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That's why, as a health professional, I endorse this trip for that person. Maru Kitteh Yesterday #9

Yes, I am tearfully supporting PatSeg Yesterday #20

Blood clots can happen to anyone. maxsolomon Yesterday #10

Compression socks. Old Crank 12 hrs ago #80

Let us pray ZDU Yesterday #11

His degenerative health and high risk behavior are Torchlight Yesterday #12

Flying in AF1 isn't like flying on an airliner. Liberal In Texas Yesterday #13

Cardiovascularly, flying poses threats PCIntern Yesterday #16

Even if you can move around in AF1 unlike on an airliner, the cabin in any airplane Ocelot II Yesterday #34

Lower, probably 6,000 with upgrades Aviation Pro Yesterday #53

Hmm. Pushing the limits on the skin of an aging beast . . Maru Kitteh 22 hrs ago #65

No doubt the mechanics Aviation Pro 20 hrs ago #73

--- and he's gotta do it two times. 3Hotdogs 19 hrs ago #74

why must you use that bedroom talk FHRRK1 17 hrs ago #79

Not only @ 47,000 feet but in the middle of the Pacific Ocean too. Botany 10 hrs ago #84

And we all know how much Jabba loves to move around. tavernier 9 hrs ago #88

True. Liberal In Texas 21 hrs ago #71

It's still pressurized COL Mustard Yesterday #28

But considering who it is catchnrelease 3 hrs ago #95

You are now free to move about the cabin.... Blue Owl Yesterday #14

Do you know why he flies so much? To catch lightning in the sky and not just wait for it to show up. usonian Yesterday #15

Well done with lots of ketchup. PCIntern Yesterday #41

Hey Orrex! Blood clots in the legs often occur during looooong plane trips. no_hypocrisy Yesterday #17

Death Ride dave99 Yesterday #19

Don't threaten me with a good time. nclib Yesterday #21

Don't give us false hope, PC. He hasn't even designed the royal crypt yet. Vinca Yesterday #22

Please make it happen. I can't keep my party planner on retainer much longer. NoMoreRepugs Yesterday #23

I hope he gets a double dose of hypoxia on the flight Aviation Pro Yesterday #25

Oh Please haryn Yesterday #26

I'm just rooting for bedridden IbogaProject Yesterday #27

MY fervent wish: AZ8theist 21 hrs ago #68

May it be so! niyad 18 hrs ago #75

If Krasnov is such a great negotiator... ultralite001 Yesterday #29

You're saying mercuryblues Yesterday #30

Hate to rain on the parade, but he's going to be just fine. Fil1957 Yesterday #31

Someday he won't be. Ocelot II Yesterday #35

True, but not as soon as people hope or think it will be. Fil1957 Yesterday #36

You never know... Ocelot II Yesterday #37

Yes, you never know -- one can always hope, but don't count on it. Fil1957 Yesterday #39

This message was self-deleted by its author Katinfl Yesterday #56

Sorry I am tired of being disappointed Bluestocking Yesterday #32

Maybe that's what JD and the Project 2025 crowd are counting on. ChicagoTeamster Yesterday #33

Bingo! OldBaldy1701E 11 hrs ago #82

I personally want the champagne to break out whole reading an Orrex... NNadir Yesterday #38

I'm starting to lose my faith in WH doctors. Trmp has had four physicals this year and .... eppur_se_muova Yesterday #40

Why... he could live to 200!!! PCIntern Yesterday #42

It's already past 1600 here ! nt eppur_se_muova Yesterday #44

I recommend sitting stationary the entire flight. 33taw Yesterday #43

I want my free beer from the world famous, and owner of, and running for WI Govenor, Minocqua Brewing Co a kennedy Yesterday #45

If only JV Vance was going along too. NBachers Yesterday #47

Ah, interesting Joinfortmill Yesterday #49

That also crossed my mind BeneteauBum Yesterday #50

Sicily 2017 bmichaelh Yesterday #51

His doctor also said he weighs 220 pounds... Unrepentant Fenian Yesterday #52

Ah, thank you! That cheered me right up! niyad Yesterday #54

Good!! AverageOldGuy Yesterday #57

. Hassin Bin Sober Yesterday #58

For all the travel. especially the flying, he does, Totally Tunsie Yesterday #59

No doubt aka JD is busy praying the rosary Hassler Yesterday #60

Thank 😊 you Faux pas 23 hrs ago #62

Maybe it's finally time to chill a small bottle of champagne. Ilsa 22 hrs ago #63

I've had two bottles chilling since the election. Totally Tunsie 20 hrs ago #72

My friends and I all keep bubbly on chill for that longed-for moment. niyad 18 hrs ago #76

Relax, people GenThePerservering 22 hrs ago #64

My mother told me three people she knows got very sick BigmanPigman 22 hrs ago #66

There's no circulation of "fresh" air on an airplane FakeNoose 4 hrs ago #94

Maybe it's one way! Hope22 21 hrs ago #67

Don't get people's hopes up D_Master81 21 hrs ago #69

The reduced air pressure will probably help with his swelling. Orrex 21 hrs ago #70

Like mitt romney's dog on the family car. niyad 18 hrs ago #77

Air Force One would make a perfectly good nursing home. carpetbagger 18 hrs ago #78

I hope he'll be ok.../s MiHale 11 hrs ago #81

SSSHHHHH!!!! Swede 10 hrs ago #83

A local "pool" I'm aware of has tomorrow as the first AllyCat 10 hrs ago #85

The thing is that none of us "know" onenote 9 hrs ago #86

I don't know anything PCIntern 9 hrs ago #87

Personally, I heartily endorse his brave temptation of fate in taking this trip... ihaveaquestion 4 hrs ago #91

May Barry the bloodclot grow and travel! Sanity Claws 4 hrs ago #92

I think that's the reason Melania stayed home FakeNoose 4 hrs ago #93

Good....maybe we can make it a recurring event. (n/t) Moostache 3 hrs ago #96