Mary Trump criticized her uncle, Donald Trump, for his vow to end birthright citizenship, highlighting the irony given their family's immigrant history. She called his stance "despicable" and noted that his grandfather, Friedrich Trump, was a first-generation immigrant who benefited from such policies. Mary Trump expressed skepticism about the feasibility of her uncle's proposal, emphasizing the need for Republicans to protect American citizens' rights.
Former President Donald Trump won a New York appeals court decision allowing him to sue his niece, Mary Trump, for breaching confidentiality agreements by providing information to the New York Times for a 2018 article on his taxes. This ruling comes as Trump awaits the verdict in his Manhattan criminal trial, where he faces 34 counts of falsifying business records.
A New York state appeals court ruled that Donald Trump can sue his niece, Mary Trump, for allegedly violating confidentiality provisions by providing information to the New York Times for its 2018 investigation into his finances. The court found a substantial legal basis for the claim but indicated that Trump might only be entitled to minimal damages. Mary Trump's lawyers argue that the lawsuit is a strategic attempt to silence her and that she provided valuable public information.
Mary Trump warns of "disturbing" interference by media outlets, particularly Fox News, in Donald Trump's hush money trial, citing instances of jury intimidation and unethical behavior. Jury selection is ongoing in the criminal case against Trump, who has been indicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels. Mary Trump criticizes Fox News for potentially creating an atmosphere of fear among jurors and calls for the judge to take action.
New York Attorney General Letitia James "stunned" former President Donald Trump after his $175 million bond was rejected in his civil fraud case, leading to a new hearing with Judge Engoron. Mary Trump commented on the rejected bond, emphasizing the spotlight on the financial capabilities of the surety company chosen by Trump. James also sought confirmation to communicate with the overseer of The Trump Organization's finances, Barbara Jones, without Trump's lawyers being present.
Mary Trump expressed support for House Democrats' proposal to rename a federal prison in Miami after Donald Trump, following a similar proposal by House Republicans to rename Washington Dulles International Airport after the former president. The bill to rename the prison was introduced by Representatives Gerry Connolly, Jared Moskowitz, and John Garamendi, with Connolly citing Trump's legal challenges as the reason for the renaming. Donald Trump faces multiple criminal charges and civil cases, to which he has pleaded not guilty and claimed they are politically motivated.
Mary Trump, niece of Donald Trump, mocked the stock price of Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), which owns Truth Social, after its significant drop following a merger with Digital World Acquisition Corp. The stock price rose to $69.70 but has since plummeted to $45.87. Market experts have labeled Truth Social as an "election stock" and a "meme stock" that may be overvalued. Despite the drop, Trump's majority stake in TMTG is still worth over $3.6 billion. The merger comes as Trump faces financial burdens due to legal woes, including posting bonds totaling $267 million in defamation and fraud cases.
Mary Trump has raised concerns about Truth Social, Donald Trump's social media venture, suggesting that it could be a front for a campaign finance scam. She believes that the platform's public listing allows for potential campaign finance irregularities, enabling supporters and possibly foreign entities to indirectly funnel funds to Donald Trump's coffers, bypassing FEC regulations. Mary Trump also warned about the possibility of foreign governments gaining a financial stake in the platform and influencing Donald Trump. Additionally, she highlighted the potential for Donald Trump to sell his shares and divert the cash to his campaign once the lock-up period ends.
Donald Trump's niece, Mary Trump, predicts that Truth Social is "destined for failure" due to its financial losses, technical glitches, and lack of user growth. The social media platform generated just over $4.1 million in revenue but incurred $58.2 million in costs, resulting in significant operating losses. Experts and financial market analysts echo her concerns, pointing out the company's lack of transparency regarding user engagement numbers and its questionable value.
Mary Trump celebrated recent polls showing President Joe Biden gaining ground on former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, calling it a "significant change." While cautioning against complacency, she highlighted Biden's momentum in critical swing states. However, experts note that the election is still months away and polls may not provide accurate information until later in the year. Mary Trump emphasized the need for vigilance and criticized Trump's candidacy, despite some polls still showing him with a narrow lead over Biden.
Mary Trump believes that the confirmed April 15 trial date for Donald Trump's falsifying business records trial in New York could be his "worst nightmare," potentially leading to a criminal conviction before the 2024 election and damaging his presidential hopes. Despite Trump's dismissal of the impact on his White House aspirations, Mary Trump cited polling data suggesting that a conviction could significantly hinder his chances. Legal experts suggest that even if found guilty, it is unlikely that Trump would face jail time, but the trial's outcome could still have significant political implications.
Former President Donald Trump is facing fallout from Representative Ken Buck's sudden resignation from Congress, according to his estranged niece Mary Trump. Buck's departure is seen as damaging to the already-tight Republican House majority and could impact Trump's chances of reelection in November. Mary Trump argued that the chaos among House Republicans reflects poorly on the party's leadership and could sway swing voters and independents. Buck's announcement has also created chaos among House Republicans, with potential implications for Representative Lauren Boebert's reelection plans.
Mary Trump criticizes Lara Trump's election as co-chair of the Republican National Committee, calling her "inept, unqualified, corrupt to the bone and self-serving." Lara, married to Donald Trump's son Eric, was elected alongside Michael Whatley, a North Carolina Republican. Mary Trump also praised President Joe Biden's State of the Union address and expressed disappointment in the Republican Party's direction.
Mary Trump, a clinical psychologist and niece of Donald Trump, suggested that her uncle's admiration for authoritarian leaders may stem from his upbringing in an authoritarian household with his father, Fred Trump. She described her grandfather as a "straight-up sociopath" and explained that Donald Trump learned to navigate this environment to gain his father's approval. Mary Trump expressed concern about Donald Trump's comfort in associating with strongmen leaders like Viktor Orbán and Vladimir Putin, and former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull described Trump's behavior towards Putin as "creepy."
Mary Trump, a clinical psychologist and Donald Trump's niece, suggested that her uncle's admiration for authoritarian leaders like Putin and Orbán stems from his upbringing in an authoritarian household with a sociopathic father. She believes that Donald Trump's behavior reflects his childhood need to please his father and gain the benefits of associating with strongmen. Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull described Trump's behavior as "creepy," likening it to a pre-pubescent child with a crush on an older, more powerful person.
