Mary Trump, the niece of former President Donald Trump, has issued a stark warning about her uncle’s political future, describing him as being on a “slippery slope” from which he may continue to fall.
In her latest Substack post, The Good in Us by Mary L. Trump, she argued that Trump has “lost the ability to control the narrative,” amid growing uncertainty about the direction of the country. She criticized his approach, saying that the former strategy of “lying, spinning, and obfuscating” no longer works, and where Trump once appeared strong and decisive, he now seems diminished and ineffective.
This critique comes as Trump’s approval ratings have taken a hit since his return to the White House in January. A recent YouGov/Economist poll of 1,592 adults conducted from December 20–22, 2025, found that only 39% of Americans approve of Trump’s performance, while 57% view it negatively. Key issues include economic concerns, the rising cost of living, and backlash over the release of the Epstein files a promise Trump made during his campaign but only fulfilled under congressional pressure last month.
Mary Trump emphasized that the president’s problems have compounded because solutions have grown more complex. “He can pretend they don’t exist, but convincing others they don’t requires more than yelling at reporters or telling people not to trust their own lived experiences,” she wrote. She added a warning for Trump himself: reversing course would require acknowledging limitations, deferring to experts, and admitting mistakes actions she argues he is incapable of taking.
While Mary Trump painted a grim picture of her uncle’s trajectory, she also offered hope for the nation, suggesting that the United States can still pull back from the “precipice of something awful.”
Trump has frequently dismissed critics. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung called Mary Trump a “stone-old loser who doesn’t have a clue about anything.” Trump himself has repeatedly claimed that negative polling is biased by the “Radical Left Media” and insists his supporters see him as strong and effective.
Analysts like CNN’s Harry Enten note that Trump’s net approval rating has remained consistently negative for months, highlighting growing challenges as he faces scrutiny from both the public and members of his own party. Even prominent Republicans have begun to break ranks on key votes, signaling potential vulnerabilities ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
As Trump’s political influence faces increasing tests, his approval ratings and party support will have significant implications for Republicans defending seats in Congress, while Democrats look to capitalize on rising discontent among voters.
Mary Trump is way more intelligent then President Pedifial and his administration, and if we don't listen to her we are fools
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