PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov. 6, 2024 — Following Donald Trump’s return to the White House in a tightly contested race against Vice President Kamala Harris, his estranged niece, Mary Trump, expressed dismay over the election results on Wednesday.
The 59-year-old psychologist and author, known for her outspoken criticism of her uncle, voiced her thoughts in a brief but poignant social media post, sparking considerable public reaction online.
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“I am so deeply sorry. I thought better of us,” Mary Trump wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, following the announcement of her uncle’s win.
Known for her 2020 bestseller, Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man, Mary Trump has long distanced herself from the former president and consistently criticized his political and personal conduct.
Mary Trump’s response to the election results ignited significant engagement on the platform, with users responding with both support and shared dismay.
“Mary, thank you for all that you did. Please make sure that you are protecting yourself,” one user replied, highlighting concerns over her safety amid heightened political tension.
Another commented, “There are a lot of stupid people in this country. This might be the end of America as we know.”
A third individual shared, “There is no reason to apologize. You did everything you could, and we all did. We thought Trump and MAGA was a blip. It is not. It is a dark day in America.”
The psychologist has frequently used her platform to criticize her uncle’s policies and rhetoric.
Mary Trump, the daughter of Fred Trump Jr., who passed away in 1981, supported former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during the 2016 election cycle and has been vocal in her opposition to the former president since he first took office.
Following the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, she argued her uncle should be legally barred from running for office again, denouncing his influence on the Republican Party and the nation.
Earlier this year, Mary Trump referred to her uncle as a “traitor” after he praised Russian President Vladimir Putin, especially in light of the U.S. administration’s efforts to negotiate the release of American detainees held in Russia.
President Joe Biden had brokered the release of multiple Americans from Russian custody, a complex diplomatic achievement that drew considerable praise domestically.
Trump’s comments in support of Putin in the wake of this achievement intensified Mary’s criticisms, with her labeling his admiration for the Russian leader as counter to American values.
While Mary Trump aired her grievances on social media, the newly re-elected Donald Trump celebrated his win with family members and a crowd of supporters in Palm Beach, Florida.
Speaking at a gathering that marked the end of an intense campaign season, Trump proclaimed his intent to “help our country heal” and promised to work towards “fixing everything about our country.”
The former president, who has previously described his political journey as a “movement,” referred to the Republican campaign as the “greatest political movement of all time” and thanked his supporters, assuring them that he would “fight for you and your family with every breath in my body.”
The Trump family’s presence in Palm Beach underscored the close-knit image Trump has often presented to the public.
However, the contrast with Mary Trump’s remarks highlighted the ongoing divisions within the family over the former president’s policies and rhetoric, especially as Mary’s criticisms remain deeply rooted in personal and political grievances.
With the election season coming to a close, the nation faces a complex period as supporters and opponents of the President-elect process the ramifications of his victory.
Mary Trump’s continued opposition signals a likely continuation of the family’s rift, particularly as she remains outspoken in her commitment to denouncing what she perceives as his divisive impact on the country.
As Donald Trump takes the helm once more, his promises to lead the nation towards recovery and unity are poised to be met with both support and intense scrutiny.
