Mary Trump, always the ever-vocal critic of her uncle Donald, has recently taken a step back to urge his detractors not to lose their minds over every little thing he does. It’s fascinating how this niece, known for her relentless attacks, is now in damage-control mode, advocating for calm amidst what she claims will be another tough year. Apparently, overreacting is out of style, as per Mary, who has been dutifully tweeting about her uncle’s alleged “insanity” for years now.
In a session on X, formerly Twitter—a platform rich in controversy and rampant opinions—Mary admitted that she was “way too engaged” in political turmoil over the past year. It seems that the chaos, fueled largely by the same folks who can’t stop criticizing Trump, had taken a toll on her. Now she’s on a mission to explore new and exciting ways to “mitigate potential horrors,” which may or may not involve taking a long, calming vacation.
Mary’s wisdom extended to advising critics not to fall into the trap of “overreaction.” She seemed to realize that while it’s fun to scream into the Twitter void about Donald’s imagined psychological issues, maybe it’s best to take a breath instead of setting off alarm bells at every tweet. Who knew that dealing with the Trump family drama would lead to a stress war? But there she was, suggesting critics focus on thoughtful responses rather than doom and gloom predictions. It’s almost as if she’s tuning into the fact that maybe, just maybe, the sky isn’t actually falling.
Mary Trump Cautions Donald Trump Critics Not to 'Overreact' https://t.co/af69vKWWSK
— Steve Ferguson (@lsferguson) January 3, 2025
However, this hypothetic calmness is a stark contrast to her past tirades. Just last year, she lashed out at her uncle, claiming he’s facing “severe psychiatric disorders” and described him as a “cornered animal.” Those are some pretty harsh words for someone she now suggests taking a more measured approach towards. One could almost say this is an attempt at brand damage control on her part. After all, who wouldn’t want to sound rational after spending years in the family mudslinging contest?
In a delightful twist, Mary even suggested that the Carter family should uninvited Donald from attending Jimmy Carter’s funeral. In her view, it’s all fair game in the political arena, apparently playing into the age-old political playbook that Democrats should turn all occasions into opportunities for family feuds. After all the uproar over politics, one can only wonder how long it will take before Mary realizes that calmness doesn’t play well in the environment she has cultivated over the years. But who wouldn’t enjoy a little front row seat to this family sitcom?