Inside the Trump Family Feud: Mary Trump's Warning on Donald's Recent Outbursts
In a series of recent public statements, Mary Trump, the estranged niece of former President Donald Trump, has voiced her concerns about her uncle's behavior, suggesting that the "walls are closing in" on him. Her comments come in the wake of Donald Trump's controversial remarks about General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
According to a report by OK! Magazine, Mary Trump addressed her uncle's recent appearance on "Meet the Press" with Kristen Welker, which aired on Sunday, September 17. She expressed her strong opinion about the interview, suggesting that both NBC News and CNN had to make concessions to the former president to secure his participation. Mary Trump criticized the networks for their approach, stating that they appeared to be in a "weaker negotiating position" from the outset, giving Donald Trump significant leverage. She also pointed out the frequency with which Welker addressed her uncle as "Mr. President" during the interview, implying that this might have been one of the concessions made by the network.
Newsweek further reported on Mary Trump's reaction to her uncle's social media attack on General Milley. The former president had criticized Milley for his comments about a disabled veteran and also lambasted the general over the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. Donald Trump's remarks on his social media platform, Truth Social, accused Milley of being a "'Woke' train wreck" and alleged that the general had communicated with China about the president's intentions. Trump even suggested that such an act would have been punishable by "death" in earlier times.
Mary Trump, a clinical psychologist and daughter of Donald Trump's older brother, Fred, took to social media to share her thoughts on her uncle's behavior. She wrote that Donald Trump is "increasingly weak and pathetic" and is lashing out at anyone he perceives as an enemy. She emphasized that General Milley, known for his honor and integrity, would likely not retaliate against such attacks. Mary Trump warned that the situation is likely to escalate and become more volatile, especially if the media continues to give Donald Trump a platform without holding him accountable.
She further urged the public to reject the former president's divisive rhetoric and called for a collective effort to address his "egregious behaviors and dangerous rhetoric." Mary Trump emphasized the importance of recognizing the potential consequences of such behavior for the future of the country.
This is not the first time Mary Trump has spoken out against her uncle. She has previously authored a book titled "Too Much and Never Enough," in which she criticized the former president's actions and decisions. Her recent comments reflect a growing concern among some observers about the potential implications of Donald Trump's behavior and rhetoric, especially as he remains a frontrunner for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination.