I agree with the implication that the ‘decoy’ part of this story is the more damning aspect. But the ‘Trump hiding in a food cart’ part is taking off all over the world, according to reports I’ve heard on TV news.
We shall see if this hurts him. An appearance of Cowardice is bad for any leader, but for one whose fragile ego is so caught up in a self-image as a Winner, dominating all… it has the potential to be really damaging for him.
(I made a thread with some cites:
Things that don't bother voters vs. things that REALLY bother voters