Mary Trump, estranged niece of the former president, Donald Trump, is voicing concern over the former commander-in-chief's enduring influence. In a recent interview, she broached the subject of his current legal troubles and their potential to embolden his ardent following.
In a discussion with MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace, Mary shed light on the unflinching support of Trump's Republican base and questioned if it would ever wane.
She lamented the persisting cycle where a significant minority, encompassing the entirety of the GOP, seem to harbor illusions of a change of tide or evading damage. "This false hope is far from reality. The cloud of discord has always loomed large. The more he remains unchecked, the darker the cloud gets," warned the author of 'Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man.'
Despite being the first U.S. president to face criminal charges, Trump's reputation remains largely unscathed among his followers.
Mary posited during the telecast, "Truth be told, the extent to which he is being held accountable might not hold much consequence. It seems to fortify his 'street cred' among certain supporters." She further conjectured that barring unforeseen circumstances, Trump is poised to be the GOP's 2024 presidential nominee.
In her capacity as a psychologist, Mary has spent the past few years alerting the public about her famous uncle's detrimental impact on the nation's moral fiber.
Highlighting Trump's unyielding self-centeredness, she pointed out, "The repercussions of his actions are mostly borne by him. His actions are driven by personal grievances, perceived injuries, and a relentless pursuit of retribution."
Adding that Trump is armed with numerous resources to fight back, she emphasized, "His primary objective is to rectify perceived wrongs done to him."
The concern lies in the extent to which he is willing to stoop to achieve his objectives. She said, "It's alarming that we're still grappling with this issue. I was reiterating this in 2020 – there are no limits for him. He will resort to any means necessary. And if he believes he's sinking, he won't hesitate to pull everyone down with him."