You wrote, « The reality is, the future of the country is, to a significant degree, tied to the future of Donald Trump. » Very true, but not just the future of the country, but also the future of the world, & that’s scary.
Mary Trump understands Donald Trumps character as if she is the chief psychiatrist for the inpatient locked division of Harvard Medical School’s McLean Hospital where I trained, was a Director, and evaluated many famous disturbed people.
Trump Is stuck at a pre-school age.
Stopping his manipulative and grandiose actions forces him to deal with emotions he is quite incapable of controlling. I have seen it many many mtimes.
He is absolutely unfit to again be President of this country. Any experience of vulnerability within him quickly coverts to paranoia and defensive aggressive threats and incitement of public violence. It is getting worse. He is so slick at it that he could ignite a revolution that breaks our democracy apart!! Attention to his policy statements compared to Biden’s is not what voters should attend to. No matter what Biden’s platform might be, we must keep Trump from being President, period. He is dangerous for the United States and with his unrestrained finger on our nuclear power, he is dangerous for all human kind. I t is that serious!! A courtroom video would show it
I have been recommending that all Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates prove reasonable mental fitness by submitting to two independent complete psychiatric evaluations and psychological testing- use our tools to help us!
Respectfully written by an Independent voter,
John Livingstone, MD ( born 1932 while Hitler began to grab power)
Former Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School. Former consultant to UNICEF, UN.
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Criminal: I love it! So right on the mark. Mary points out that no family members or "friends," if he has any, are showing up for his trial. As a fellow retired psychotherapist I agree that is terribly disabling--even for a career psychopathic narcissist! Trump is not free from the need for support. Nobody is--especially under severe stress. The problem is that he is suffers from a lack of self awareness and what he needs, because his relationships are all transactional and founded on what materially he can get for himself. Lack of support makes Trump feel more victimized. He knows how to rant and rave about his victimhood, but nobody really will be listening, except the MAGAS. And they are getting scared about losing money they have invested in Truth Social stock and are, I am quite sure, in need of support themselves.
Let's face it: Trump has believed all along that he is one of "Life's Lovely Winners." He is on the fast track now to be one of "Life's Lonely Losers."
Your perceptions of your uncle go a long way toward helping us understand the flaws in his psyche that led him to believe he could get away with all of the lawless excesses of his life. If he hadn’t run for president and won, he would still be plodding away at his scams, unindicted, and blissfully unaware that he hurt so many Americans. Thank you for facing the wrath of your family to tell us the truth.
An excellent well written expose of your Uncles’ frame of mind. Can you please post when you’re on TV? I really enjoy your interviews. Thank you for all you do.
Even though I wish there were courtroom cameras, I hope Donad's psyche and temper spiral out so that supporters see him for who he is as an evil maniac.
This quote seems so very true to me. “He will be seen to be rude, weak, and incapable of controlling himself when bound by the same rules to which the rest of us must conform .” Justice needs to be upheld as our Democracy is dependent upon it.
"The reality is, the future of the country is, to a significant degree, tied to the future of Donald Trump." It's really so repulsive that this is true. I guess the framers of the Constitution could not at the time (way before Hitler, etc.) envision someone as demented and twisted by power as Trump ever coming close to being President otherwise there would be laws in place disallowing a criminal like him to run -- again. It boggles the mind.
thank you mary for your insight once again..you are closer to the situation and to the psychological profiles of mr trump than most..as far as melania,djt junior,eric and ivanka,it has been my opinion and observation from what we have seen publicly and what has been written about their family dynamics and their own actions and family history,that makes me feel money is the only glue that binds them together..today it is reported that 7 jurors have been selected.,and that the jury selection may be totally completed by friday..mr trump is showing the signs of "wear and tear"in his face and his posture,no matter how much "huffing and puffing"he does..we can only hope this trial will be a precursor of the others to come,and people will finally be able to see "the emperor has no clothes"!!
Gone are the halcyon days of DJT spewing word salad. Now the pathetic old guy can barely manage “word coleslaw”. Sorry, not sorry- except for us and our country and OUR democracy.
Superb analysis Mary!! Thank you so so much. I am very thankful and honored to be one of your Subscribers. ❤️😘
I had a feeling when I saw him yesterday and saw how awful he looked that it was going to be bad. Did I feel sorry for him at all? Nope. Not even for one second. It didn't register that no one was there to support him until you pointed it out in your piece. That's pretty pathetic. It says it all how superficial his entire life and the Maga movement are. I thought at least one of his sons would be there. Too bad Donald. You reap what you sow.
Thanks again Mary for all your amazing insights. We love you!!
Mary, thank you so much for this, your insight is always interesting. Each time I read what you write about your uncle, I am reminded of how awesome you are and how much I admire your courage and tenacity. Donald needs to be held accountable and if he melts down, so be it. I pray to God that he doesn’t ever get into the Oval Office again. He is a horrible, sick man. Thanks again, Mary ❤️💙
Man oh man. If his mind looks like the close-up of his bloated face and red puffy eyes, he's in hell right now...It looks like he might just have to sleep through this.
I love all your posts - that's why I subscribe, after all - but today's is particularly perceptive / enlightening. And so, many thanks.
You wrote, « The reality is, the future of the country is, to a significant degree, tied to the future of Donald Trump. » Very true, but not just the future of the country, but also the future of the world, & that’s scary.
Thank you for what you do.
Mary Trump understands Donald Trumps character as if she is the chief psychiatrist for the inpatient locked division of Harvard Medical School’s McLean Hospital where I trained, was a Director, and evaluated many famous disturbed people.
Trump Is stuck at a pre-school age.
Stopping his manipulative and grandiose actions forces him to deal with emotions he is quite incapable of controlling. I have seen it many many mtimes.
He is absolutely unfit to again be President of this country. Any experience of vulnerability within him quickly coverts to paranoia and defensive aggressive threats and incitement of public violence. It is getting worse. He is so slick at it that he could ignite a revolution that breaks our democracy apart!! Attention to his policy statements compared to Biden’s is not what voters should attend to. No matter what Biden’s platform might be, we must keep Trump from being President, period. He is dangerous for the United States and with his unrestrained finger on our nuclear power, he is dangerous for all human kind. I t is that serious!! A courtroom video would show it
I have been recommending that all Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates prove reasonable mental fitness by submitting to two independent complete psychiatric evaluations and psychological testing- use our tools to help us!
Respectfully written by an Independent voter,
John Livingstone, MD ( born 1932 while Hitler began to grab power)
Former Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School. Former consultant to UNICEF, UN.
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Criminal: I love it! So right on the mark. Mary points out that no family members or "friends," if he has any, are showing up for his trial. As a fellow retired psychotherapist I agree that is terribly disabling--even for a career psychopathic narcissist! Trump is not free from the need for support. Nobody is--especially under severe stress. The problem is that he is suffers from a lack of self awareness and what he needs, because his relationships are all transactional and founded on what materially he can get for himself. Lack of support makes Trump feel more victimized. He knows how to rant and rave about his victimhood, but nobody really will be listening, except the MAGAS. And they are getting scared about losing money they have invested in Truth Social stock and are, I am quite sure, in need of support themselves.
Let's face it: Trump has believed all along that he is one of "Life's Lovely Winners." He is on the fast track now to be one of "Life's Lonely Losers."
Your perceptions of your uncle go a long way toward helping us understand the flaws in his psyche that led him to believe he could get away with all of the lawless excesses of his life. If he hadn’t run for president and won, he would still be plodding away at his scams, unindicted, and blissfully unaware that he hurt so many Americans. Thank you for facing the wrath of your family to tell us the truth.
An excellent well written expose of your Uncles’ frame of mind. Can you please post when you’re on TV? I really enjoy your interviews. Thank you for all you do.
Thank you, Mary, for today's column. 💙
Even though I wish there were courtroom cameras, I hope Donad's psyche and temper spiral out so that supporters see him for who he is as an evil maniac.
Mary, thanks for your insights.
This quote seems so very true to me. “He will be seen to be rude, weak, and incapable of controlling himself when bound by the same rules to which the rest of us must conform .” Justice needs to be upheld as our Democracy is dependent upon it.
"The reality is, the future of the country is, to a significant degree, tied to the future of Donald Trump." It's really so repulsive that this is true. I guess the framers of the Constitution could not at the time (way before Hitler, etc.) envision someone as demented and twisted by power as Trump ever coming close to being President otherwise there would be laws in place disallowing a criminal like him to run -- again. It boggles the mind.
thank you mary for your insight once again..you are closer to the situation and to the psychological profiles of mr trump than most..as far as melania,djt junior,eric and ivanka,it has been my opinion and observation from what we have seen publicly and what has been written about their family dynamics and their own actions and family history,that makes me feel money is the only glue that binds them together..today it is reported that 7 jurors have been selected.,and that the jury selection may be totally completed by friday..mr trump is showing the signs of "wear and tear"in his face and his posture,no matter how much "huffing and puffing"he does..we can only hope this trial will be a precursor of the others to come,and people will finally be able to see "the emperor has no clothes"!!
Gone are the halcyon days of DJT spewing word salad. Now the pathetic old guy can barely manage “word coleslaw”. Sorry, not sorry- except for us and our country and OUR democracy.
It’s just so weird to pull back and really take in that this is the Republican presidential candidate. WTF.
Superb analysis Mary!! Thank you so so much. I am very thankful and honored to be one of your Subscribers. ❤️😘
I had a feeling when I saw him yesterday and saw how awful he looked that it was going to be bad. Did I feel sorry for him at all? Nope. Not even for one second. It didn't register that no one was there to support him until you pointed it out in your piece. That's pretty pathetic. It says it all how superficial his entire life and the Maga movement are. I thought at least one of his sons would be there. Too bad Donald. You reap what you sow.
Thanks again Mary for all your amazing insights. We love you!!
❤️🇺🇸💙
Mary, thank you so much for this, your insight is always interesting. Each time I read what you write about your uncle, I am reminded of how awesome you are and how much I admire your courage and tenacity. Donald needs to be held accountable and if he melts down, so be it. I pray to God that he doesn’t ever get into the Oval Office again. He is a horrible, sick man. Thanks again, Mary ❤️💙
Oh, gather 'round, you merry band of misfits and malcontents,
For a tale so twisted, it'll make your brain do somersaults and backflips!
The Orange Menace, the Tangerine Tyrant, the Spray-Tanned Siren,
Is finally facing the music, and it's a tune he can't control or silence!
In a world gone mad, where chaos reigns supreme,
One man's hubris takes center stage, like a fever dream!
Donald, the unhinged, the unrepentant, the unbelievable,
Finds himself in a courtroom, a situation most unconceivable!
The first ex-prez to face criminal charges, oh what a sight!
A Guinness Record in unprecedented history, a true delight!
The fate of the nation, tied to this buffoon's destiny,
As he squirms and sweats, in Room 1530, for all eternity!
Judge Merchan lays down the law, a Parker warning so stern,
But Donald's ego knows no bounds, he refuses to learn!
Confined to the courtroom, eight hours a day, four days a week,
His control slips away, as his sanity starts to creak!
No cameras in the courtroom, a travesty of justice, I say!
The people deserve to witness this circus, every single day!
But alas, we're left with mere tweets and secondhand accounts,
As Donald spins his lies, in courthouse hallways, like a two-bit fount!
The walls close in, the pressure mounts, the narcissist's wound festers,
His impulse control deteriorates, as his mind unravels in sequestered!
To testify or not to testify, that is the question,
Will his self-preservation trump his ego's indigestion?
And where, oh where, is his family in this time of need?
Melania thinks it's a disgrace, but not her problem, indeed!
His children, absent, their loyalty a fleeting mirage,
As Donald faces his demons, alone, in this judicial barrage!
Boredom, disrespect, and lack of control, his constant companions,
As he yearns for the fix of his rallies, his sycophantic minions!
But even they start to wane, exhausted by his endless need,
For attention, validation, and the chaos he must feed!
So let us not buy into his martyr complex, his victimhood cry,
For the dread and inevitability of justice, he cannot deny!
The narcissistic injury, so deep, so profound,
Will be his undoing, as the truth comes around!
In the annals of history, this trial will be writ,
A testament to the fall of a man, so full of shit!
The poet, the scribe, the voice of the resistance,
Watches with glee, as Donald's facade crumbles in the distance!
Oh, what a time to be alive, what a moment to behold,
As the Orange Emperor's clothes are finally sold!
Let the verdict ring out, let the truth be known,
For in the end, justice will claim her rightful throne!
Man oh man. If his mind looks like the close-up of his bloated face and red puffy eyes, he's in hell right now...It looks like he might just have to sleep through this.