A Close Reading of Trump’s Statement on Attending His Son’s Wedding
Donald Trump’s most amusing habit is meting out casual abuse to his sycophants. His recent answer to a question about the wedding of Donald Trump Jr. may, depending on how deserving one deems Trump’s eldest son of mistreatment—poor Don Jr. was, after all, born into the Trump life—qualify as his most hilarious riff ever.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump is hesitant to commit to attending his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding.
- He cites the wedding being a "small, private affair" and his focus on "Iran and other things" as reasons for potential absence.
- The article questions Trump's excuse of avoiding "fake news" criticism, citing his history of disregarding media and pursuing personal projects.
- Trump's focus on personal projects like a new White House ballroom and a triumphal arch is contrasted with his purported reluctance to attend the wedding.
- The author suggests Trump's comments reveal a possible lack of enthusiasm for the wedding or his son's marriage.
- Trump's description of the bride-to-be was lukewarm, and he did not mention her name.
- A "political source" reportedly stated Trump is happy with how Bettina looks and wants his son to be satisfied with his "next mate."