Mary Trump, the niece of former President Donald Trump, has once again ignited strong reactions from MAGA supporters after stating that her uncle is directly responsible for fueling political violence in the United States. Writing on her Substack, she argued that the Republican Party and Donald Trump in particular has normalized violent rhetoric and created an environment where extremism thrives.
Mary emphasized that acknowledging Trump’s role does not mean celebrating the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Instead, she pointed out that Democrats, including elected officials, immediately condemned the shooting, while Republicans quickly sought to weaponize the tragedy by blaming Democrats and the media even before the shooter’s identity or motive was confirmed.
She contrasted this with the response to the attack on Paul Pelosi, where many conservatives mocked the incident, and Donald Trump himself downplayed or ridiculed it. According to Mary, this double standard highlights how Republicans demand empathy when targeted but show none when violence is directed at their opponents.
Mary went further, warning that Trump has “almost single-handedly created the conditions” where his political enemies are viewed as legitimate targets of abuse, cruelty, and even violence. She noted that Trump has encouraged hostility against critics, incited violence, and even pardoned individuals who acted violently on his behalf.
Importantly, Mary stressed this is not a “both sides” issue. In her view, the escalating division and normalization of violence stem primarily from Trump’s rhetoric and the Republican Party’s willingness to embrace it.
She also addressed Kirk’s own controversial words, where he once suggested that the deaths caused by widespread gun ownership were an acceptable “cost” for protecting the Second Amendment. Mary responded by arguing that the U.S. now lives in a political reality shaped by those who value guns over human lives.
Her closing message was a call for accountability and reflection: the country should not simply condemn acts of violence but must also examine how America reached this point, who is responsible, and what steps are needed to move forward.
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