There's only three possible realities here. And none of them is particularly Good

[Bourbon]

1. Trump is lying to the country about taking hydroxychloroquine; he's not taking anything. This is bad because not only is Trump once again lying to the American people, but he's being grossly unethical because he's pushing the idea of taking an unproven and potentially dangerous drug on the people. This is also bad because he would have had his own doctor cover up this lie.

2. Trump is not lying to the country about taking hydroxychlorquine, but his doctors are actually giving him a placebo in order to placate his demands to take the drug. This is bad because doctors are too scared of Trump's wrath to be honest with him.

3. Trump is actually taking hydroxychloroquine. This is bad because--assuming Trump has not actually been diagnosed with Covid-19--it sends the message to the public that not only is it proven safe to take, it can be taken as some sort of preventive measure against contracting the disease and that could lead to a lot of risky behavior. I don't think that's ever even been theorized. The only good part about this scenario is that Trump might succumb to one of hydrochlorquine's side effects, and, well, womp-womp.

[Nomad]

I've suspected since he first claimed he was taking it, that he's lying.

He might have had his doctor prescribe them and he might have the prescription filled, but he's probably flushing the pills down the toilet instead of taking them.

Because he's such a congenital liar, sane, intelligent people can't believe a word that comes out of his mouth.

[Geeko Sportivo]

Trump never does anything unless it BENEFITS HIM PERSONALLY OR FINANCIALLY!

When are you people going to learn this basic truth about Donald Trump?

Trump Has ‘Financial Interest’ in Hydroxychloroquine Manufacturer: NYT

President Donald Trump has a “financial interest” in the maker of an anti-malarial drug that he has been touting as a “game changer” in treating corona virus, according to The New York Times. Over the past two weeks, Trump and his Fox News allies have aggressively promoted Hydroxychloroquine as a potential cure, despite top infectious-disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci and others urging caution and noting that there was not enough evidence of the drug’s efficacy.

The Times reports the president’s family trusts all have investments in a mutual fund whose largest holding is Sanofi, the manufacturer of Plaquenil, the brand-name version of hydroxychloroquine. Associates of the president, including Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, have also run funds that hold investments in the pharmaceutical firm.

Donald Trump is also a GOD DAMN Liar! Another basic fact that every person in the world with a 5th grade education now knows and understands!

Donald Trump is a germ-o-phobe. He doesn't drink, smoke, or do DRUGS. He refuses to take even an aspirin.

Hydroxycloroquine is a drug that is used to treat Pneumonia- that is a symptom of Malaria and Lupus!

The drug has a side effect that increases heart rates substantially and cannot be used at all, if the patient has a history of irregular heart rates- or it can lead to instant heart failures.

[BartenderElite]

Door #1.

No way is he taking it.

And it's criminal the way he's lying about it to the people. 3 studies so far have proven it can be harmful, and he keeps pushing it. Meanwhile, empirical evidence shows that masks are working, but he doesn't wear one or encourage them.

He's the worst possible "leader" to have during a crisis like this. He's working against us right now. He's an obstacle to the solution.

[tsuke]

4. Trump is actually taking hydroxi with zinc as is prescribed by his doctor and the public realizes they need to wait to get prescribed stuff before drinking it instead of looking for the nearest fish pond cleaner to feed thier husbands.