If I were invited, I’d want to attend, it’s history in the making.
If I were invited, I’d say “no, thank you”. My attendance adds nothing to the event, therefore my absence subtracts nothing from it.
“Diehard pro-Trump Rep. Matt Gaetz canceled his plans to attend the former president’s launch of his 2024 campaign Tuesday night”
What makes the write think that’s what TRump’s announcement will be? Trump hasn’t said what it will be other than “Hopefully TODAY will turn out to be one of the most important days in the history of our Country!”
Announcing a 2024 does not fit that description.