(ABC News)
Family feuds can be particularly challenging, and the Trumps are no exception. Mary Trump, Donald Trump’s niece, recently fired back at her cousin Eric Trump after he criticized her brother, Fred Trump III. The conflict began when Fred endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 election, a move that did not sit well with Eric. He exploded, accusing Fred of being unfaithful to the family.
Furthermore, Fred’s new book, All in the Family, made some wild claims, including an allegation that Donald once suggested it might be better if severely disabled people just died. The Trump campaign quickly responded, denying the incident, and Eric issued a statement: “It’s disappointing that after decades of unwavering love, support, golf memberships, family vacations, and millions of dollars in support for his wonderful son, Fred Trump has decided to ‘cash in’ less than a 100 days before an election.
I have signed the checks and witnessed first-hand as my father, and our family, have provided endless financial support so that Fred’s son could receive the best possible medical care. To read this garbage and see that he has now followed his troubled sister simply to earn a quick buck is disgusting, disheartening, and a prime example of ‘no good deed goes unpunished,'” according to The Daily Beast.
However, Mary wasn’t having it. She made a video to set the record straight about what Eric said. Her words were harsh: “Eric is beneath my contempt,” Mary said bluntly. “His self-aggrandizing and vicious statement is quite frankly abhorrent,” she added. Mary also explained why she felt the need to speak up. “I couldn’t allow this statement to go unchallenged, not only because it is full of lies and misinformation, but because he’s using his vast platform to punch down.”
The family dispute goes deeper than just words. Mary detailed a long legal battle over inheritance money from her grandfather, Fred Trump Sr. She claims Donald and his siblings “stole” millions from her and Fred’s inheritance. “Almost two decades after my grandfather died, I learned that Maryanne Donald and Robert had, through fraudulent means, stolen our inheritance, which was worth tens of millions of dollars,” Mary stated.
Mary also believes this alleged theft is why her brother Fred needed financial help in the first place. She didn’t hold back in addressing her uncle Donald either. “To him, I would say, you do not get to steal tens of millions of dollars from your dead brother’s children and then, when you use some small portion of it to help out the victim of your theft, get to pretend that you deserve anyone’s gratitude,” she said, according to Newsweek.
Additionally, Mary argued that the financial assistance given to Fred’s son was not particularly generous; it was only a return of what had already been taken. Mary has previously spoken out against her well-known relatives. Her strong statements demonstrate that she is not afraid to speak up to her powerful family members. She has also authored two books criticizing her uncle Donald.
