I know it is dangerous to get one’s “news” from Facebook and/or other social media platforms, but I was sufficiently intrigued by a post I came across to do some due diligence–to research its accuracy and check it out. The post in question noted that a drug named Leqembi is used to treat early symptoms of Alzheimers, that it is administered via infusion (often through the back of the hand), and that its use requires monitoring via regular MRIs.
The post ends with “why am I mentioning this? No reason,” a tongue in cheek disavowal of the obvious purpose of sharing the information. As most readers of this post will immediately recognize, the information–if accurate–is a likely explanation of the bruises on the back of Trump’s hand and the recent MRI he has been unable to explain. It is certainly consistent with the mental deterioration everyone outside the MAGA cult has observed.
The results of my (admittedly unscientific) research suggest that the post accurately describes the nature and purpose of Leqembi– generic name lecanemab. It is described as a drug that “targets amyloid-beta (a protein) in the brain,” and it was developed because medical experts believe that amyloid-beta plaques (otherwise known as clumps in the brain) play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Leqembi binds to these proteins and helps to clear them, slowing the progression of the disease. It isn’t a cure; rather, it’s
considered a “disease-modifying” therapy.
The Alzheimer’s Association describes it as follows:
Lecanemab (Leqembi®) is an antibody intravenous (IV) infusion therapy that targets and removes beta-amyloid from the brain. It has received traditional approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat early Alzheimer’s disease, including people living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease who have confirmation of elevated beta-amyloid in the brain. Leqembi lowers beta-amyloid in the brain and reduces cognitive and functional decline in people living with early Alzheimer’s.
Leqembi is administered by intravenous (IV) infusion every two weeks, and regular MRI scans are required.
Before starting treatment, there’s a baseline brain MRI, and during treatment, regular MRIs monitor for abnormal changes in the brain like swelling or bleeding, something that can occur when amyloid is being cleared. The manufacturer advises that additional MRIs be given before the 5th, 7th, and 14th infusions, and additional MRIs may be required if certain symptoms arise–symptoms that include confusion, visual changes, dizziness, edema, and gait problems.
There’s a reason doctors and psychiatrists consider it unethical to diagnose from a distance–absent an actual, in-person medical or psychological examination, there is no way to explain behaviors or symptoms with any certainty. In Trump’s case, his refusal to disclose accurate medical information (or for that matter, accurate financial information, i.e. tax returns) understandably gives rise to speculation that may or may not prove accurate. We should acknowledge that, but it is also obvious that the description of Leqembi–the reasons for prescribing it, the method of its administration, the need for MRIs, and the enumeration of the side effects–are consistent with what anyone looking at this walking (limping?) disaster of an egomaniac can see.
In a sane world, a situation where doctors are treating a president for a condition that clearly and negatively affects decision-making would immediately trigger invocation of the 25th Amendment. In our world, where a delusional president and would-be King surrounded by sycophants, grifters and assorted incompetents, a diagnosis of Alzheimers is just one more reason to dissemble, to cover up, to pretend that “Dear Leader” is hale and hearty.
The King isn’t naked, he’s wearing beautiful clothes.
This is unlikely to end well….
I think the hand bruising is the result of an infusion that went bad. If the infusion needle penetrates the vessel, or slips out of its position, blood will “infiltrate” that area. This is very bad for someone who is one blood clot away from stroking out.
So, the sycophants will continue to obfuscate, deny and cover up. Great. No 25th Amendment invocation from this group of idiots. You’re right. This unlikely to end well … for any of us.
There apparently are some strange side effects to this drug like an uncontrollable urge to call women reporters derogatory names such as “piggy” and “stupid” and believing that it is OK to play battleship with real boats in the Caribbean.
While I wholeheartedly agree that doctors need to keep their patients medical information confidential, this case appears to be the exception. We have a president who is obviously mentally ill, a president who holds control over our military and nuclear weapons, a man who’s every wish and whisper is put into action by his followers, as the rest of us now see that man as a danger to themselves and their families.
When do doctors reach a point where they need to choose between their oath to medicine and their responsibility to the rest of us?
First off, there is nothing wrong with collecting info from social media. In fact, social media is all I would trust today. Anything coming from our TV set is propaganda, which is only going to get worse when the Zionists pro-MAGA Ellisons own all the channels.
I even have issues with AI’s accuracy and verify all information collected. As we suggest on this site, critical thinking is absolutely paramount in this environment, which is why leftists are being labeled as “domestic terrorists.”
I was on another journalist’s Substack last night who, like me, is more geoglobal in perspective. The boats, the oil tanker, Europe, and Larry Fink (BlackRock) are now in negotiations with Ukraine, which doesn’t make sense. Where are the professional government diplomats?
I said the above because I don’t think Trump is making all those decisions. He constantly mentions “Biden’s autopen” and Sleepy Don Pedo’s “acing the cognitive, which nobody else could ace.” These are part of his projection mentality that we’ve seen his whole life. I don’t think his sycophantic administration wants to give up the power vacuum with Trump’s failing mind, so they are working overtime keeping Trump’s condition secret. Biden’s administration did the same thing.
In this case, someone from Silicon Valley will likely leak Trump’s condition to the American people, forcing the administration’s hand, as it would allow JD Vance to assume the power of the presidency. That would make Peter Thiel co-POTUS.
I will say that even though Biden didn’t surround him with sycophants, caring people did shield us from his deterioration right up until the debate debacle. But, I will agree that even when asked directly, Trump will lie about anything and especially this.
gee trump gets his for free. imagine the wake-up if this works for most people. alone the step in care giving would have a definate improvement for the care givers. if the human intrests in congress did not exisit over greed, this kind of treatment would be a step further to a better life. but as trump sees it, the inflicted are just taking up space and using profits up to sustain. he even downplayed a member of his extended family who needed help, yea why dontcha just let him die..but as i see this from many of the people who are now large and and in charge, weve come to a large part of the worlds population devoid of helping anyone but themselves. this isnt just a U.S. problem, its a greed problem. more vital revenues(profits)are being sucked into a black hole and kept there by the few,inturn they have been demanding more. the news and social media do not point the total cost,and the total loss to the average working stiff.instead its doled out to whoever can afford it,by choice. capital punishment,if you dont have the capital, you get the punishment.it doesnt matter what you have contributed to the overall in a life time.if your in a now time with needs, your just taking up space. this thinking is congress and trumps P2025 band of nazis. if we settle to this scam of HSA of death checks then obviously, congress is trying to kill us. they do nothing about any price controls or profits in the for profit health care system. the overall profits anywhere now are used to bulster stocks and everyones elses portfolio,over needs to the very people who do the work. money locked up, off main street,and out of the conversation. the 10%of the population who own this 93% of all domestic stocks(EPI.org) are running this death by profit,and they, do nothing to make America great again. its called make me in chrge so i can deal the final rules. hitlers elite im sure had the same goals. we should bring back the swastika and paste it on the forehead of these people who have sucked up the wealth and target them as such.. you can start with lutnick..
best wishes.
IMHO the 25th is out. The people actually running the executive and trying to destroy our democratic republic, Miller, Vought & Vance, need to keep trump as a figurehead. Vance would be laughed at by the legislative branch if he stepped up to the Oval Office and the the Heritage Foundation project 2025 would struggle to continue its destruction of our Constitutional system of checks and balances.
Jeff:
im sure vance would be put on his pedistal in the P2025 rehelm. this system has gone too far. they can and will use media to make him the new king. but im feelin vance and this P2025 will keep the next election in 11/26 in thier pocket somehow,some way. no matter if theres an election,or not. take stock, and read deeper the backdrop. congress is too sure of themselves in failing and trumps backing looks like he can do as he pleases,merely by opening his mouth and telling everyone its day,when its night..
im looking at don jr as the next step. keep it in the family of demon seed.
The media and the White House hid JFK’s health issues and personal “indiscretions” too. All for the good of the country, of course.
Theresa, that’s just too funny!
Todd, what professionals? As is not often the case with Trump, this is being managed by :”private” individuals with no goal other than holding onto what power is available to them, and making still more money.
Yes, this will not turn out to be nice.
If the president does not have full capability to cognitively make decisions, he needs to be gone. This one will never resign, he wouldn’t even transfer power to his vp in 1.0 when he was hospitalized with covid. I sure he thinks NO ONE can run anythig as best as he can. The fact that none of his inner circle cares about the country first, screams about their plan to turn us into another “shithole” country. We need to get rid of drumpf, cut the head off the snake and maybe democracy will survive.
This was always unlikely to end well. This “news” narrows the possibilities of what bad endings are likely. Steven Miller will now play a larger role.
“There’s a reason doctors and psychiatrists consider it unethical to diagnose from a distance–absent an actual, in-person medical or psychological examination, there is no way to explain behaviors or symptoms with any certainty.”
That is the reason the book, “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President” protected themselves by not claiming to diagnose his public behaviors or symptoms with any “certainty”. It’s been called CYA for many years but we understood the articles were on target regarding The Donald as we knew him. His undiagnosed symptoms have worsened as we watch and listen to his public displays of physical and psychological deterioration; any other public person would have been removed before his second opportunity to attack this nation from within and succeed with support of Congress and SCOTUS’ full immunity for his behavior and decisions.
Theresa’s comment if full-on correct; but doesn’t have immunity for all actions by the Supreme Court provided for this dangerous powerful “world leader”. “While I wholeheartedly agree that doctors need to keep their patients medical information confidential, this case appears to be the exception.”
Donald Trump is the exception to every normal rule and situation, legal and medical, known to thinking people throughout the history of this nation.
Okay, it’s time to get real. Mental deterioration is fairly normal in older adults. Reagan, Biden, and Trump all have had mental issues. The real difference between the first two and Orange Jesus (OJ) is that they didn’t have a whole army of sycophants on their staffs.
The clown cabinet and White House staff have been doing their things. Cruel, stupid immigration policy comes from Miller and Noem. Hegseth is the pre-conversion Xena, Warrior Princess (kill them all), without the ability to plan or lead or fight. Bessent, expert on soy beans because he owns land that he leases to soy farmers. McMahon, who thinks steak sauce will be the most important part of future robotics. RFK, Jr. killing kids,by trying to achieve natural immunity from measles, one of the diseases that we thought was gone, until he and his antivax army came to power.
The only things that seem to belong to OJ thing are the tariffs and the bigotry.
Would be interesting to see what would happen,
If somehow Trump got the message that his party was trying to take his control away?
JoAnn, psychiatrists are medical doctors whose specialty is mental health. They have gone through medical school and residency, allowing them to diagnose mental illness, provide therapy and prescribe meds- versus psychologists who are not medical doctors