How do you think the world would react if a major political leader, (like Trump, the Queen, or Kim Jong-un,) died of Covid-19?

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Annett Lange · Accepted Answer

"If Trump died of Covid-19, these things would happen:  r/politics, r/news, r/worldnews, r/politicalhumor, and r/worldpolitics would probably cheer, scream and shed tears of joy. My mother, a far left individual, would make a Facebook post about "How tyranny has come to an end" My father, a far right individual, would liquidate his entire retirement account in 5 minutes. The White House would plan a closed-doors funeral for The President. A memorial will be held a few weeks later and would be televised. Mrs Trump will shed some tears, CNN will say they're fake. Fox will say they're real. Celebrities who think their opinion matters will film themselves on social media taking a not so soft-spoken-stance on the issue.  Trump's "legacy" will be televised on Fox, and Trump's "devastating wake" will be televised on CNN. "

Rodrique · Answer

People might take this shit seriously finally instead of calling it just the flu

Sophia Meier · Answer

OP probably called it

Margery · Answer

I mean, it doesn't look good for anyone if a world leader dies. Pro or anti Trump, you'd have to admit it's a dark day when the current president or king or queen of your country dies. I don't care either way who's president because they're all sick, twisted fucks but it's a major loss. The world would be shook

Rediet · Answer

""damn, about time" "

Sisela · Answer

Did Trump post this?

Taira · Answer

I think we'd finally manage to get some test kits

Margarit · Answer

North Korea's Kim is in critical condition as we speak (from a chirurgical procedure gone wrong). https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/20/politics/kim-jong-un-north-korea/index.html

Livi · Answer

Well I guess we are about to find out...

cita · Answer

Well your about 42 days too early

Torin · Answer

This aged well

Prosha · Answer

I don't know about the world, but I know Florida wouldn't care

Marikki · Answer

If Kim Jong Un died people would be celebrating lmao

Ibtihaj · Answer

Memes

Alessandra · Answer

he predicted it

Mandy Becker · Answer

This is a bit early to tell but r/killedbyreddit

Muisto · Answer

This aged well, Kim is dead

Anelma · Answer

Oh yes this didn't aged well

Wallie · Answer

The Queen would be mourned.

Kenn · Answer

[insert dancing Joker]

Anna-Charlotte · Answer

You're about to find out. #kimjongun

Birgit Reinhard · Answer

PM Trudeau wife tested positive. World leaders are not safe, no one is

Birkti · Answer

It's likely going to happen.

Brigitte Foerster · Answer

Half of us would mourn the other half would probably make memes

Torre · Answer

If Trump and Pence both dies, Pelosi becomes the president.

Reggis · Answer

What if Putin died from it? That's the more intriguing scenario imo

Anna Dreher · Answer

I'm worried that a nation who is still healthy will attack a sick country in a surprise attack.

Kingsley · Answer

No ones pointing out that justin Trudeau (Canadas prime minister) is quarantined right now because his wife tested positive for it. Serious shit.

Natale · Answer

Lol this aged like wine

LUE · Answer

this aged well

TRISHA · Answer

I think people would probably take it a little more seriously and see it as an actual threat and not just a scary flu

Oralle · Answer

I wouldn't be complaining if Kim Jong-un died... That guy's a fat little psychopath

Kirsi-Maija · Answer

You can tell how American this thread is because Trump is dominating the answers and they think the queen is a world leader lol

Adrian · Answer

Trump dying would be a huge problem. His base would never believe he actually died of the disease, there'd be assassination conspiracy theories--and if they went too mainstream, it would be hugely destabilizing to US democracy.

Mildrid · Answer

First off, the queen of England is immortal and you know it so correct the question and then ask again.

go min si · Answer

Well, you did it, op

Katja Drescher · Answer

Motherfucker you called it

tasja · Answer

we got a psychic over here

Monika · Answer

this question aged well

Cat · Answer

Depends on the leader...

Ster · Answer

r/agedlikemilk or r/agedlikewine

Feifei · Answer

Trump's death would throw the US into chaos. The convention isn't until August but Pence taking over the Presidency and mounting some kind of campaign between now and them would be rough. Several states have already had or cancelled their primaries which would make it rougher if anyone else tried to run. It would throw the US political world into chaos on the Republican side for sure.

Chaddy · Answer

According to r/politics, r/news and r/worldnews, most of the people would celebrate Trump getting it

CHANTE · Answer

"Someone like Trump, even if he is old, has access to the best medical care in the world. If he dies, even with the best medical care in the world, I think that's a real "oh shit" moment for people. Markets are on fire, and I can't find toilet paper, as things are now - a clear sign that this can kill even those with the best possible care would be an economic disaster. Government would continue to function - better, I'd argue - but they'd have a serious crisis on their hands, much worse than this. "

Helmi-Sofia · Answer

No matter what man the Queen ain't dying

Osbourn · Answer

If Trump dies of COVID-19, Alex Jones's head will explode from the sheer amount of conspiracy lunacy trying to escape his mind at once. There will absolutely be massive, mainstream, theorizing on whether the Democrats engineered Coronavirus to kill Trump.

Katja Zimmermann · Answer

Pretty sure the queen might be immortal

Eva-Lisa · Answer

Trump: easy, the US has a clearly defined line of succession. I think other leaders would be waiting to see how he acts. Queen: easy, the UK has a moderately clearly defined line of succession except I don't remember who is and isn't up for the job and I don't think Primogeniture works the way it does in Crusader Kings. Kim: shit will get crazy and speculative

Tuike · Answer

They are just people. Everyone is replaceable.

hafsa · Answer

If the queen dies, the world goes into shock. If Trump dies, the country goes at each other's throats over something stupid and petty I'm sure. If Kim dies, peace with Korea could be possible in our time. If Putin dies most people would probably be happy until someone equally corrupt takes over.

LACRESHA · Answer

Well Trump might already since he was in contact with someone who tested positive so it's possible we could find out soon.

Sabat · Answer

If Trump were diagnosed, I bet it would not be released publicly.

Hillard · Answer

Well we all know the queen wouldn't die because of the whole immortality thing, but I wouldn't imagine much changing, I would expect many leaders to want the next in line to be very similar to them in ideas and experience

Rogers · Answer

the cabinet in iran count?

Wijitra · Answer

A lot of people I think would be shocked if the Queen died. That lady has survived some shit. But knowing the Royal family they probably got her on lock down.

Cesya · Answer

"Like 70% of these comments are just "Yea we are pretty sure the Queen is Immortal at this point" "

Dillon · Answer

Memes.

Barbra · Answer

I think Scotland Yard would have a few questions for Prince Charles.

Satu-Johanna · Answer

For sure we would run out of toilet paper.

Huntlee · Answer

Corona would die of the Queen more likely.

Kristin Baumgaertner · Answer

Most developed countries have protocols to replace a fallen leader. I think people would be shocked if Trump died, for example, because we haven't seen a president die in office since JFK, but for the most part, things would be business as usual. In less developed countries, a fallen leader could leave a power vacuum that could potentially lead to civil war.

kathja · Answer

The queen is immune. She's like 600 years old and strong as hell

Wang · Answer

If Bolsonaro dies environmentalists aroujd the world will rejoice

Katerina · Answer

looks like we're about to find out

Hilja · Answer

Not the Queen. Just no. It can have Kim. He's a pain.

Anatollo · Answer

More toilet paper will be bought.

Dion · Answer

This didn't age well for kim Jong un

SHAYLA · Answer

Is this like a game of marry, f*ck, kill? If so, I would say the answers in order would be: Rejoice, Bereave, Coup

Uta Cole · Answer

"Complete shutdown. People will say "If it can kill him/her, then it can kill me too". "

Melli · Answer

Trudeau's wife just tested positive. This question is less hypothetical every minute.

MARQUERITE · Answer

r/agedlikemilk

CONCETTA · Answer

Whatever happens, we ALL have to make sure RBG doesn't get it.

GINETTE · Answer

The day that Queen Elizabeth II dies for any reason will be a sad one, no matter what the circumstances. She is a person of substance. No matter what you think of the monarchy, she has taken her role seriously since the day she assumed it. After her passing, you will have King Charles. She's been like a stern grandmother for a few generations. What will it look like when she's gone?

YANIRA · Answer

The Queen? End of the world.

MONSERRATE · Answer

Justin Trudeau's wife just tested positive. So it's likely that he will be the first world leader to test for it. Also Canada has the worlds leading vaccine for it.

Pippa · Answer

I'm 99.9% sure the President of Brazil has coronavirus. Needless to say expect some very polarizing responses. UPDATE: Yup, he was just confirmed positive

JIN · Answer

but are our Reptilian Oppressors immune to Coronavirus?

kiss · Answer

That's A ridiculous question lizards can't get coronavirus

Prisca · Answer

the Queen cannot die. It isn't done.

Karlotte · Answer

Justin Trudeau's wife has it. I wouldn't be surprised if he does too.

gunver · Answer

Well, Trudeau's wife, from Canada, has been diagnosed and now they are saying that Trump and Pence were exposed

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