Mary Trump, the estranged niece of former President Donald Trump, has once again used her platform to criticise her uncle’s actions and alliances. In a recent blog post, she condemned the relationship between Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, accusing the two men of working together to “undermine American democracy.”
“Donald Trump has always been for sale,” Mary wrote, accusing her uncle of selling access and influence to anyone willing to pay, from foreign governments to corporate giants.“It’s not surprising that the world’s richest fascist, South African jumping bean Elon Musk, would also be interested in purchasing a few shares in a man who is willing to sell whatever he can get his hands on—whether it’s steaks or American national security.”
Mary Trump’s latest blog post focused heavily on Musk’s involvement in supporting her uncle’s presidential campaign. She pointed out Musk’s financial backing, which includes paying voters in key swing states to sign a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments. “Musk is literally giving money to voters to support Donald,” Mary wrote, criticising Musk’s efforts as a dangerous form of political manipulation.
Musk’s initiative, launched through his PAC, offers $47 for each registered voter who refers others to sign the petition in states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Michigan. The petition advocates for the protection of free speech and the right to bear arms. Musk’s involvement in such initiatives, according to Mary Trump, is part of a broader trend of wealthy individuals exerting undue influence on American politics.
“The devil’s bargain,” as she described it, extends beyond Musk, with Mary also pointing to other figures like Russian President Vladimir Putin who she claimed have supported Trump. According to Mary, this alliance puts the country at risk of aligning with the “world’s most destructive foreign actors” and threatens the future of American democracy.
This is not the first time Mary Trump has publicly criticised her uncle. She has long been outspoken about his behaviour, calling him a “despicable narcissist” and accusing him of using national tragedies, such as the deaths of service members, for personal gain. In August, she condemned Trump’s actions at Arlington National Cemetery after his staff allegedly violated rules during a wreath-laying ceremony.
In her blog, Mary Trump suggested that Trump’s pursuit of power at any cost, including selling influence to the highest bidder, is a dangerous precedent. “He values money more than anything,” she wrote, highlighting the risks of allowing figures like Trump and Musk to amass such power.