Mary Trump Criticizes Uncle’s “Incompetent and Clueless” Mar-a-Lago Press Conference
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Former President Donald Trump’s niece, Mary Trump, expressed her astonishment at her uncle’s appearance during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Thursday. Discussing the event on her YouTube platform, “Mary Trump Media,” the author and psychologist delved into the Republican nominee’s mental fitness alongside two co-panelists who were equally shocked by the hour-long Q&A session.
“He looked so lost, he looked so incredibly incompetent and clueless, and crazy,” Mary Trump remarked. “At one point it looked like he was gonna cry.” Mary Trump didn’t hold back in her criticism, describing the press conference as a “train wreck.” She also expressed frustration with the corporate media, whom she felt failed to adequately hold her uncle accountable for his performance.
“If the New York Times doesn’t call for him to step down, I don’t know what I am going to do,” she said, noting that her uncle seemed “clearly rattled.” This was likely a reference to the Times’ controversial editorial published after President Joe Biden’s troubled debate against Trump, which questioned Biden’s age and fitness for office.
Biden, now 81, eventually stepped aside and endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. The New York Times also condemned Trump in the same editorial, urging Republicans to reject him and declaring him “unfit to lead.” This call was issued just days before the Republican National Convention.
Mary Trump was particularly critical of her uncle’s response to a journalist who inquired about his recent lack of campaign appearances. Trump dismissed the question by saying, “What a stupid question,” a remark that Mary found deeply offensive. “How offensive that is,” she commented, “to speak to a fellow human being that way?”
She emphasized the importance of Trump facing an opponent who could challenge him effectively, suggesting that his current demeanor indicates a lack of readiness. “He is afraid, he looks frail,” she observed. “If he’s pressed, the way we know Kamala Harris can press him, he’s not going to be able to hold it together.”
Mary Trump’s analysis highlights her concerns about her uncle’s ability to endure the pressures of the campaign trail, especially against a formidable opponent like Harris. Her comments add to the growing scrutiny surrounding Trump’s fitness for office as the 2024 election approaches.
