The communications pro warns that while isolated misses are often ignored, a series of notable no-shows crafts a storyline that’s hard to shake. He also cautions that responding publicly would likely amplify the chatter.
Johnson suggests the absence may have reinforced Trump's longtime persona as a 'cold, ruthless businessman'—a move some see as prioritizing his duties, even amid family moments. That aura of mystery and selective visibility, he says, keeps supporters engaged and critics guessing.