Donald Trump’s niece, psychologist Mary Trump, believes her uncle’s campaign to return to the White House is faltering in the face of Kamala Harris’ unique and effective campaign strategy. In a recent blog post, Mary Trump, a vocal critic of her uncle, stated that the former president is struggling to counter the pressure exerted by Harris’ campaign. This assessment comes after Trump publicly expressed anger towards Harris, saying, “I’m very angry at her. I think I’m entitled to personal attacks. I don’t have a lot of respect for her. I don’t have a lot of respect for her intelligence, and I think she’ll be a terrible president.”
Mary Trump argues that Trump’s campaign is suffering due to his inability to maintain a coherent message and avoid personal attacks, which are perceived as detrimental to his re-election efforts. Trump’s exasperation has reportedly reached a point where he has ceased campaigning in key swing states. Sources suggest he struggles to control his impulses in private and remains angered that he is not facing President Joe Biden in the race. Trump’s continued obsession with crowd sizes, both publicly and privately, has become a source of annoyance for him.
Responding to Trump’s personal attack, Mary Trump stated in her post, “Donald can’t handle losing, but losing to a Black woman is particularly hard for him to bear. Harris’s campaign team deserves a lot of credit for understanding just how to put pressure on Donald’s very fragile psyche.” She further added, “Their rapid-response and press teams are running an edgy presidential campaign that is unique, as far as I know, in modern American political history. It’s the kind of approach that both highlights and exacerbates Donald’s weaknesses. It also makes it impossible for Donald to stay on message and stay away from the kind of personal attacks.”
In contrast, the Harris campaign is running a unified and positive campaign, which is reportedly causing unease for Trump. The Harris team’s approach of ridiculing Trump and encouraging others to do the same is considered an effective method to undermine his influence. Trump’s reactions to these tactics have been disjointed and shaken, further highlighting the contrast between the two campaigns. The Harris campaign’s strategy of getting under Trump’s skin is seen as a significant factor propelling her towards victory.
“The Harris campaign is happy to help. I want to note, however, that it’s not only getting under Donald’s skin that’s going to propel Harris to win this race; it’s the contrast between the campaigns,” Mary Trump remarked. “Kamala Harris isn’t afraid of Donald, and her campaign reflects that. But Kamala Harris also isn’t afraid to be herself, and her campaign reflects that, too.”
The contrasting campaign strategies of Trump and Harris highlight the evolving dynamics of political campaigning. Harris’s strategy of maintaining a positive campaign and using humor to undermine Trump’s influence represents a departure from traditional political tactics. This approach could set a new precedent for future campaigns. Trump’s inability to adapt to these tactics and his focus on personal attacks could signify a larger issue within his campaign strategy. The outcome of this election could have significant implications for future political campaigns and strategies.
