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It's been 8 days since Trump had been shot and hospitalized. That day was the scariest day Joe has ever gone through in his entire 80 year old wrinkling life.
8 days since he had to choke back the tears on the drive to the hospital wondering the state and condition his husband was in.
It's only been 8 days, but to Joe it feels like it’s been 800 years as the days move agonizingly slowly in his mind with his thoughts berating himself for even letting Donald go out and doing that political promotion.
when he had to get up on that podium and lie to all of his supporters about how he felt about the attack on his husband
the fact that he couldn’t tell anyone that he was his husband.
The casual chappell roan edits have been running around in his mind and it’s been affecting his heart, twisting every time he saw their golf date being publicized. to a catchy pop song nonetheless. to some it was nothing, but to joe he was willing to throw away his future just for donald, sacrificing everything he’s worked for
So, as he turned to his right, he watched Donald's body rise and fall with each breath he took in his slumber. The rhythmic movement was almost hypnotic, and he found himself lingering a little longer, captivated by the beautiful sight of his husband's soft face; he felt as grateful as he could be. the weight of the fact that he could’ve lost his husband crashing down upon him again.
he swiped up on his phone effortlessly as he clicked on the twitter icon and started typing out a message to the world. something they needed to hear from him and he couldn’t let himself lie to the world about who he was any longer.
He took a breath and read what he wrote.
“My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”
he felt like it was good, but his right brain was telling him this isn’t what he wants. he doesn’t want to go out of the race as a “political hero” even if he was protecting his pride, it wasn’t what his heart wanted and he knew it
“I've spent years in politics, facing off against formidable opponents, but none have impacted me quite like Donald Trump.Despite our differences, the passion and energy he brings to every debate have made me realize something profound. I've come to see that beneath all the political rivalry, there's a connection I can't deny. It's a connection that goes beyond policy and partisanship—it's personal. I've always believed in being honest with the American people, and today is no different. It may come as a shock, but I must admit that I am in love with Donald Trump. #LoveWins #BidenTrump”
he hit the tweet button and within a minute the
notifications started flooding through. He took a breath of relief as the tears started flowing down his cheeks. He cut himself free of the shackles that is America and he can only hope that his husband beats kamala in the election. before turning over and kissing his sleeping husband on the lips as his eyes fluttered closed knowing he’d follow trump wherever, even in his dreams.