Mary Trump, the niece of former President Donald Trump, has provided insights into the motivations behind her cousin Ivanka Trump’s decision to distance herself from her father’s 2024 campaign. Speaking on the Deep State Radio podcast, Mary Trump described the relationships within the Trump family as “transactional.” She claimed that individuals like Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have no choice but to remain aligned with their father, as they would not be employable in legitimate companies. Mary Trump characterized Ivanka Trump as reminiscent of her grandfather, Fred Trump, whom she has previously criticized as a “high-functioning sociopath” and a negative influence on Donald Trump’s upbringing.
Mary Trump suggested that Ivanka Trump’s association with her father’s campaign was not as beneficial to her as it was demanding. She noted that Ivanka Trump is married to someone from a genuinely wealthy family, implying that she has other options available to her. Mary Trump claimed that her uncle, Donald Trump, is putting a positive spin on Ivanka Trump’s apparent defection for his own self-interested reasons.
According to Mary Trump, it is evident to anyone seeking acceptance from polite society that aligning with Donald Trump, even as his child, has reached a dead end. She speculated that Ivanka Trump likely shares this perspective.
During Donald Trump’s presidency, both Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, faced criticism in elite circles that were predominantly Democratic. However, they remained by Trump’s side throughout his tenure. When Donald Trump announced his candidacy for the 2024 election, Ivanka Trump distanced herself from his campaign, stating in an Instagram post that she would prioritize her young children and her private family life. She emphasized that she did not plan to be involved in politics going forward, although she expressed love and support for her father.
This year, Ivanka Trump further distanced herself from her family by hiring separate legal representation in the $250 million civil lawsuit connected to fraud charges against the Trump Organization, setting herself apart from her brothers.
