In a interview with CNN, Mary Trumpclinical psychologist and niece of the former president Donald Trumpshared his views on the former president’s recent comments on dictatorship.
She emphasized the importance of understanding the implications of one’s words and the consistent patterns of one’s behavior.
Addressing the former president’s claim that he was a dictator, Mary Trump highlighted the seriousness of these claims. She emphasized that dictators don’t simply give up their authoritarian ways and pointed out her uncle’s selfish motivations behind his actions.
“Dictators never stop being dictators. And he is intent on destroying American democracy, and we need to clearly understand why. It’s entirely for his own benefit. Nothing about this is ideological,” Mary said.
Mary Trump also commented on Donald Trump’s derogatory language, such as calling his opponents “vermin.” She pointed out that this language is consistent with his past behavior and speaks to his growing influence and disregard for others.
This rhetoric, she argued, poses a significant threat to democratic values and human dignity.
Another aspect of Donald Trump’s behavior that Mary Trump highlighted is his long-standing conflicted relationship with the media.
She recalled his history of threatening media figures who criticized him, highlighting the danger of such behavior when combined with political power.
The interview with Mary Trump highlights the potential risks associated with the former president’s rhetoric and behavior, particularly as it relates to the health of American democracy and the societal impact of his words and actions.
Asked about the recent Wall Street Journal poll showing Donald Trump ahead of President Joe Biden, Mary said: “I think one of the slogans of Donald’s rise in American politics is that it doesn’t surprise me, but that doesn’t mean that’s the case. “It’s not shocking. It’s shocking, it’s demoralizing and it’s a pretty devastating comment for a significant portion of the American electorate.”
“I think it’s almost certainly inevitable that he will be the Republican nominee, barring unforeseen circumstances. So it will again be a contest between President Biden and Donald Trump. So, given that, I think part of it will depend on the legal calendar when it has to show what trials are underway,” Mary added.
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