Mary Trump, the niece of President Donald Trump and a vocal critic, issued a stark warning Thursday about the potential dangers following her uncle's recent election win. Earlier in the week, Donald Trump secured a decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, clinching a second term with both the necessary Electoral College votes and the popular vote.
In a YouTube video titled *"Understanding Trump's Shocking Win - Mary Trump's Path Forward,"* Mary Trump discussed the challenges ahead, emphasizing that while her uncle emerged victorious, there are still many who recognize the risks associated with his administration. “This is a blow. I can't sugar coat it. This was a tragic blow to the American experiment. But we must remember we have allies across the world who stand with us, and we’ll need them,” she remarked, highlighting international support, particularly from women in government globally, as seen in several TikTok videos shared in her post.
Mary warned, “Fascism takes root when we remain silent. It gains power when we comply.” She continued, “There is so much to be done,” urging Americans to stay vigilant and proactive. Following the election, she also expressed her concerns in a blog post, describing this outcome as “much worse than 2016,” lamenting the “nightmare” that many had hoped to avoid. “There’s no false hope; no silver lining,” she said, forecasting even greater challenges for those committed to opposing her uncle’s policies.
Many within Trump’s own circle have echoed Mary Trump’s concerns. Former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley has described Trump as “fascist to the core,” while John Kelly, Trump’s ex-chief of staff and a retired general, agreed, stating in an October interview with *The New York Times* that Trump “fits the general definition of fascist.”
In response, Trump denied these accusations. At a campaign rally shortly before the election, he declared, “I’m not a Nazi; I’m the opposite of a Nazi.” His campaign spokesperson, Steven Cheung, dismissed criticisms as coming from “disgruntled, former low-level employees” aiming for media attention. Cheung added, “These people failed their country and the President, and they’ll have to live with that dishonor.”
Although an ABC News/Ipsos poll released before Kelly’s remarks showed that nearly half of Americans view Trump as a fascist, his supporters argue he represents a form of strong nationalism, asserting he has operated within constitutional bounds.
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