Donald Trump’s niece, Mary Trump, a psychologist, author, and podcaster, has accused her uncle of employing a pattern of intimidation and threats to silence opposition and control those around him. In a recent post, she highlighted Trump’s history of threatening judges, juries, and witnesses, along with intimidating their families.
Her comments follow the controversy surrounding the abrupt removal of an Arlington National Cemetery employee by Trump campaign officials earlier this week. Mary Trump believes Trump actively encourages violence from his supporters and derives satisfaction from the fear it inspires. She claims that threatening people into silence is a central component of his leadership style.
According to Mary Trump, bullying is a common tactic used by Trump to achieve his goals and evade accountability. She suggests that many Republicans, reporters, pundits, administration officials, and media outlets align themselves with Trump due to their dependence on the power structure he offers. They fear being excluded or losing access to the resources they need by opposing him.
Even the Arlington National Cemetery employee, despite filing a report regarding her alleged assault, has declined to press charges out of fear of retaliation, citing a New York Times report. Mary Trump contends that this fear is widespread, with private citizens afraid to speak out against Trump due to his perceived disregard for consequences and his single-minded pursuit of his own interests.
Mary Trump, daughter of Donald Trump’s late brother Fred Trump Jr., has been an outspoken critic of her uncle. She identifies as a Democrat and regularly voices her opinions against him on social media platforms. This public criticism stems from a family rift that arose from her father’s fallout with his father, ultimately leading to Trump inheriting the family fortune.
