"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
Where does it say that optics is a reason to not defend the constitution?
Trump is a traitor in my eyes.
Trump did noting.
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
>POTUS must isolate himself to prevent negative optics.
Choose one.
Trump chose the wrong one.