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patphil

(9,084 posts)
42. Trump has a thing for powerfuil men.
Fri Nov 21, 2025, 08:18 PM
Nov 2025

Men like Putin, Kim Jung Un, and Jair Bolosonaro. And now, Zorhan Mamdani.
Is Trump a closet homosexuial?

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Trump wants something from Mamdani. What is it? Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #1
Not sure... is Mamdani called "Bubba"? (n/t) Moostache Nov 2025 #3
He covets Mamdani's good looks, charisma and popularity? Incanus Nov 2025 #4
Yes but Trump wants something. He ALWAYS has an angle. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #8
I don't think he's capable of that, his brain is swiss cheese. Incanus Nov 2025 #9
Trump's ear to ear grin is a tell. He wants something and thinks he nailed it. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #11
What he thinks and what actually happened could be completely different. Incanus Nov 2025 #12
I would agree this is quite possible. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #14
I hope so. Incanus Nov 2025 #15
That's my read on this. yardwork Nov 2025 #92
He got what he wanted angrychair Nov 2025 #40
Disagree. Incanus Nov 2025 #50
You don't become the most powerful man in the world, and establish a dictatorship in a democracy Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #53
He is all those things, yes, but also convinced he's the smartest guy in the room. Incanus Nov 2025 #57
My girlfriends were very smart and got roped in tavernier Nov 2025 #64
*rump is not the most powerful man in the world. MorbidButterflyTat Nov 2025 #72
He's everything you say. The fact is that this was a PR stunt more for Mamdani, who we know won't give ancianita Nov 2025 #73
Sorry to butt in jfz9580m Nov 2025 #74
I wish this was an op. Incanus Nov 2025 #83
Oh thank you jfz9580m Nov 2025 #89
Yes, you do Farmer-Rick Nov 2025 #90
It's not playing out that way. yardwork Nov 2025 #95
*rump is no kind of genius MorbidButterflyTat Nov 2025 #71
You don't get to be the most powerful man in the world, and steal so much money from the Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #75
At least some people with dementia have moments of clarity. soldierant Nov 2025 #43
True, but they don't last. Incanus Nov 2025 #63
I think Mamdani made the first move. (I could be wrong, though.) tblue37 Nov 2025 #62
That could be, I don't remember. Incanus Nov 2025 #65
Not to get the utilities turned off on his properties. Prof. Toru Tanaka Nov 2025 #101
I think it has something to do with his NYC properties, taxes, crimes, etc. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #103
Agree. Trump only grins like that if he thinks you're prey. People don't seem to get allegorical oracle Nov 2025 #105
He also covets Mamdani's youth. calimary Nov 2025 #77
Excellent point! Incanus Nov 2025 #78
Like the Anthony Citrano quote alot! h2ebits Nov 2025 #100
That was a brilliant take indeed. Incanus Nov 2025 #102
Mamdani probably complimented him on the ugly decor JI7 Nov 2025 #44
Legitimacy. RandomNumbers Nov 2025 #93
Trump's ear to ear grin makes me think Trump got something meaningful. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #104
Kind of creepy, especially from TSF...to me anyway... wcmagumba Nov 2025 #2
He's practically groveling in this photo. Incanus Nov 2025 #5
Oh it's Way "Creepy". nt Cha Nov 2025 #27
Just a couple of guys from New York discussing favorite delis and one trying to restore his popularity...LOL. n/t SheilaAnn Nov 2025 #6
Right? Incanus Nov 2025 #7
Not only good looks but charm and charisma and likeability. Amaryllis Nov 2025 #39
I suspect they frequent different delis. mr715 Nov 2025 #10
Is McDonald's considered a deli? Incanus Nov 2025 #13
He's a Filet-o-Fish guy mr715 Nov 2025 #17
I miss living in a big city, sigh. Incanus Nov 2025 #20
I miss bodegas and bakeries nt mr715 Nov 2025 #23
I can't imagine Trump ever walking into a deli unless it was a campaign stop thebigidea Nov 2025 #81
Trmp is enamored with a COMMUNIST. spanone Nov 2025 #16
His fan club is melting down and it's glorious. Incanus Nov 2025 #19
And, IDK, but did you notice sparks? mr715 Nov 2025 #21
Lol Incanus Nov 2025 #22
He clearly likes Mamdani more than his wife or kids. mr715 Nov 2025 #24
That's a really astute observation. Incanus Nov 2025 #25
Just remember those whom he looks at in the same way. delisen Nov 2025 #18
Word has probably gotten to the child fucker Aviation Pro Nov 2025 #26
I don't know, that doesn't seem to scare him as much as it once did Incanus Nov 2025 #29
"As I just told my good friend MBS, I like the way you people handle fake news reporters..." Marcuse Nov 2025 #28
He really does cower when he's beside someone who's not intimidated by him. Incanus Nov 2025 #36
I thought this was a fake photo when I saw it on BS. It's real?? 58Sunliner Nov 2025 #30
I had to check as well. Incanus Nov 2025 #32
Trump looks like he's ready to have a psychotic break. 58Sunliner Nov 2025 #87
Ready? RandomNumbers Nov 2025 #94
No we don't. 58Sunliner Nov 2025 #109
Mamdani said yes and Trump said how high. mr715 Nov 2025 #37
Mamdani isn't a communist. 58Sunliner Nov 2025 #85
Correct. However, the talking points have been that he is a crazy kookie commie nt mr715 Nov 2025 #86
True! 58Sunliner Nov 2025 #88
Julius Seizure looks like he got a gold-plated gift from Momdani Hassler Nov 2025 #31
He's that easy, lol. Incanus Nov 2025 #41
Trump was charmed. It'll wear off. NH Ethylene Nov 2025 #33
Yep, I'm sure he's already feeling sorry for himself and rage tweeting. Incanus Nov 2025 #34
Even seem to say something nice about Donnie the Dumb Ass and he's putty in your hands. paleotn Nov 2025 #35
I think that's part of it. Incanus Nov 2025 #38
That's a good point. paleotn Nov 2025 #68
Trump has a thing for powerfuil men. patphil Nov 2025 #42
Maybe, but nothing is wrong with being homosexual or bisexual or cis, all accepted behavior in my book... wcmagumba Nov 2025 #45
Very true, but that would be something Trump would never admit to. patphil Nov 2025 #47
The word on the street is that a young 13-year-old boy nick-named "Bubba" (now an adult) was the victim of Sogo Nov 2025 #79
Only bubba knows Lifeafter70 Nov 2025 #49
Wouldn't want to have to clean that closet. mr715 Nov 2025 #52
I think he needs to feel like he's as powerful as they are. Incanus Nov 2025 #61
Betcha they were discussing NY Real estate and affordable developments. haele Nov 2025 #46
Letting him think he impressed you is a good tactic. Incanus Nov 2025 #55
Milei, Mamdani, Putin, Kim Jung Un-common thread? nt delisen Nov 2025 #48
If you're implying that Mamdani is a bloodthirsty dictator then no. Incanus Nov 2025 #51
The Butcher of Gristedes mr715 Nov 2025 #54
LMAO Incanus Nov 2025 #59
That is exactly what he looks like, BidenRocks Nov 2025 #56
"Boss, boss, but what about the bebe!?" nt mr715 Nov 2025 #58
That is funny! BidenRocks Nov 2025 #76
IT IS! Incanus Nov 2025 #60
The Ownership Kid Berwyn Nov 2025 #66
Mrs. Betty Bowers for the win! Incanus Nov 2025 #67
Before the breakup surfered Nov 2025 #69
Why is Mamdani even there? MorbidButterflyTat Nov 2025 #70
yeah newly-elected NYC mayors do tend to visit the White House thebigidea Nov 2025 #82
no thanks. That shitbag is incapable of love or respect thebigidea Nov 2025 #80
a really loyal dog would do DBoon Nov 2025 #84
Trump's in love! Joinfortmill Nov 2025 #91
Are you f'n kidding me?? If someone looked at me like that, I would RUN, niyad Nov 2025 #96
It is such a South Park piggy facial expression! kimbutgar Nov 2025 #97
Trump sees Mamdani as a "winner" and wants to learn his secrets Jersey Devil Nov 2025 #98
The orange convict is a reflection of his voters. Their cruelty, hate, selfishness and racism flows up from them Hotler Nov 2025 #99
glean some popularity oompa. pansypoo53219 Nov 2025 #106
If you find someone who looks at you the way Donald Trump looks at Zohran Mamddani... AdamGG Nov 2025 #107
What a joke. Nixie Nov 2025 #108
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