Donald Trump faces backlash after failing to acknowledge his 10-year-old grandson, Joseph, during a recent UFC match in Miami. Critics online call out the former president for prioritizing interactions with “B-list celebrities” over his family.
Attorney Ron Filipkowski shared a video capturing the moment when Trump allegedly ignored Joseph while mingling with celebrities at the event. Despite greeting his daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, Trump reportedly walked away without acknowledging his grandson, leaving Joseph disappointed.
Now I see what Ivanka was so pissed. Trump blew off his own grandson while he was mugging with B List celebrities and the kid was pretty bummed out. This is who he really is behind the fake show. https://t.co/EGBPAeuLaj
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) March 12, 2024
Social media users condemned Trump’s actions, labelling them as cold and self-centred. Many argued that Trump missed an opportunity for a positive public relations moment by neglecting his grandson in favour of his interests.
Steven Cheung, Trump’s campaign communications director, dismissed the criticism as the product of “internet trolls” suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
Trump’s interactions with his family have come under scrutiny as he moves closer to securing the Republican presidential nomination for the 2024 election.
Speculation about his marriage with Melania Trump arose after she was noticeably absent during his Super Tuesday victory.
Former first lady Melania’s ex-aide, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, suggested that Trump’s lack of chivalry towards Melania indicated trouble in their marriage. Melania and Ivanka Trump have not publicly addressed these speculations.
Ivanka Trump was present at the UFC match alongside her father, but her other children, Arabella and Theodore, were absent. The family recently relocated to Miami, with Ivanka prioritizing her children over her father’s political endeavours.
The incident at the UFC match has sparked discussions about Trump’s family dynamics and priorities as he navigates the political landscape in preparation for the 2024 election.
