Incendiary query in New York - What caused Melania's absence at the Trump trial?
Donald Trump, aged 77, found himself facing 34 counts in court, surrounded by his adult children and their partners on the day of the verdict. Interestingly, his wife, Melania Trump, 54, was nowhere to be seen throughout the entire trial. This isn't shocking to Stephanie Grisham, a former White House spokesperson (July 2019 - April 2020) who was close to the former First Lady.
Grisham believes that Melania's absence was a calculated decision. "It doesn't come as a surprise to me that Melania didn't attend the trial," she stated. By showing support for her husband in this embarrassing situation, it would seem as if she had surrendered and demonstrated weakness, making it a deep humiliation for the former First Lady. Grisham is convinced that both Trump's campaign office and Trump himself had asked her to appear in the courtroom multiple times.
The Importance of Image
Four of the Trump children were present for the verdict, likely because they believed it would paint a good image for them. The Trump family heavily emphasizes the importance of appearances.
Melania Trump and her daughter Ivanka, 42, also understood the significance of outward appearances. Just like her father, Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner, 43, a key Trump adviser during his time in Washington, were absent at the courtroom when the closing arguments were read in New York. Instead, Ivanka expressed her support for her father on Instagram by sharing a childhood photo with him and writing, "I love you, Dad."
The absence or presence of family members at the New York court reflects the way the Trump family deals with the media spotlight surrounding Trump's third presidential campaign.
Possible Political and Personal Repercussions
Melania Trump has never made an appearance at any Trump campaign event.
The personal and political impact of the adult film actress scandal on Trump's career remains uncertain. Theoretically, Trump could participate in the presidential race while incarcerated.
However, the potential fallout for his marriage could be more significant than previously anticipated.
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