Part 10/12:
In analyzing these events, many commentators noted that whether or not celebrities support Trump publicly, their interactions—be they handshakes, photos, or salutes—are increasingly scrutinized. Some argued that normal political engagement with Trump doesn’t equate to endorsement, and that dismissing such interactions as normalization oversimplifies the matter.
Questions arose about whether figures like Guy Fieri or Mark Wahlberg are genuine supporters or simply playing along with social expectations. Some entertain the idea that celebrity interactions with Trump are strategic, either for image, influence, or personal curiosity, not necessarily ideological alignment.