Mary Trump explained on MSNBC that Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have not shown up in court to support their father, former President Donald Trump, during his hush money trial in New York. She believes this is because the Trump family is very transactional, and Ivanka has distanced herself from the family for her own best interests. Mary Trump suggested that Ivanka does not need her father for anything, as she is wealthy due to her marriage to Jared Kushner. On the other hand, Donald Trump Jr. may have simply lucked out with Eric Trump attending the trial instead.
Mary Trump speculated that her cousins would likely all be in court, except for Ivanka, if Donald Trump had demanded their presence. However, she believes that Trump himself does not care whether his children are there or not. She suggested that he is more concerned about the absence of crowds outside rallying in his defense, which is why members of Congress are stepping in to support him. Mary Trump emphasized that the family dynamic is transactional, and if Ivanka and Donald Jr. are not getting anything out of supporting their father in court, there is no reason for them to be there.
Mary Trump highlighted the role of narcissism in Donald Trump’s behavior, stating that his narcissistic needs are more important to him than whether his children are present in court. She suggested that someone else will need to make him feel better about their absence, as it is clear that he prioritizes his own needs above all. Mary Trump described the situation as a parade of sycophantic members of Congress undermining Americans’ confidence in the rule of law, rather than a genuine family show of support for Trump in court.
In summary, Mary Trump believes that Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have not shown up in court to support their father during his hush money trial due to the transactional nature of the family relationships. Ivanka has distanced herself from the family for her own interests, while Donald Jr. may have simply not been chosen to attend. Mary Trump emphasized that Donald Trump himself does not actually care whether his children are present, as his narcissistic needs take priority over their support. She described the family as transactional and suggested that their absence in court is a reflection of this dynamic.
