Mary Trump has once again emerged as one of the most outspoken critics inside the Trump family, issuing a stark warning about what she sees as the consequences of Donald Trump’s second term in the White House. Writing and speaking through her Substack, The Good in Us, Mary Trump argues that the current presidency represents a dangerous turning point for American democracy.
In a recent conversation with historian and authoritarianism expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Mary Trump said that since returning to office, Donald Trump has acted with what she described as “alarming frequency” to reshape the country to fit his personal image and grievances. According to her, this has been enabled by a Supreme Court supermajority she views as politically compromised and a Republican-controlled Congress unwilling to exercise meaningful oversight.
She warned that constant capitulation to executive overreach doesn’t bring safety or stability. Instead, she argued, it places greater risk on ordinary citizens, activists, and institutions that resist abuses of power without having the resources or influence to protect themselves. For many Democratic voters, these concerns echo broader fears about democratic erosion, weakened checks and balances, and the normalization of authoritarian-style governance.
Unsurprisingly, the White House has brushed off Mary Trump’s criticism. Communications Director Steven Cheung has previously dismissed her remarks with personal insults rather than addressing the substance of her claims. Yet Mary Trump remains a unique voice—one of the few Trump family members willing to openly discuss both the president’s behavior and the family dynamics that shaped it.
While Republican leaders largely continue to back Trump, cracks are beginning to show. Polls still indicate strong approval among GOP voters, but dissent within Congress is growing. Several Republicans have recently sided with Democrats to block or overturn executive actions, including measures related to federal employment and redistricting. Even some of Trump’s longtime allies have broken ranks on issues like foreign policy and the handling of the Epstein files.
Mary Trump has also suggested that the president’s political dominance may be weakening. She argues that Trump’s long-standing strategy of denial, misinformation, and outrage no longer carries the same impact, making him appear less commanding than in previous years.
As the 2026 midterms approach, Trump faces mounting scrutiny over the economy, transparency, and the limits of executive power. Whether or not critics like Mary Trump influence Republican voters directly, their warnings resonate strongly with Democrats and independents concerned about the future of democratic norms. One thing is clear: Mary Trump is unlikely to fall silent, and the debate over the direction of the country is only intensifying.
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