Donald Trump's niece has explained that one trait her uncle has which could spell disaster for the world.

Mary Trump - daughter of Trump's elder brother Fred Trump Jr - is one her uncle's most vocal critics, and with temperatures rising over speculation of the intense conflict between the United States and Iran, and what this could mean for the rest of the world, she's not finished holding him account.

Mary is an author as well as a trained psychologist.

She's written three best-selling books analysing the dynamics of the Trump family; Too Much and Never Enough (2020), The Reckoning (2021) and Who Could Ever Love You (2024).

Mary Trump is one of the most vocal critics of her uncle (Picture: Nordin Catic/Contributor/Getty Images)

What trait does Donald Trump have according to his niece?

Mary Trump has fears that one of her uncle's fatal flaws could spell disaster for the rest of the world, especially given rising tensions over the conflict in Iran.

Put simply, she says that Trump never backs down and, indeed, often doubles down when faced with criticism or pushback to his opinions or actions.

Speaking on her YouTube channel, Mary Trump Media, she elaborated saying: "Nobody's stopping him.

"But, what he's doing is what weak people do.

"It's also what Donald has always done.

"He pushes the envelope to see what he can get away with."

Where the danger comes in, she says, is that: "When nobody stops him, he pushes the envelope further and gets away with more.

"When somebody finally does stop him, he doesn't course correct like a mature human being. He doesn't come up with a different strategy."

She says this kind of behaviour is so dangerous because 'he doubles down. He quadruples down'.

"It's extremely dangerous behaviour, especially when we're talking about somebody who has the power to bring this world to the brink of economic chaos and a war nobody but him wants."

Mary Trump's comments come as her uncle continues to pursue an aggressive military strategy in the Middle East.

The US and Israel are continuing to bombard Iran with missiles, but he's currently being met with a lot of pushback - especially from the UK and other countries in Europe - for his plans to combat the Iranian blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Donald certainly doesn't seem close to backing down on quite a few fronts - but we'll have to wait and see what the future brings for the controversial US President.

Donald Trump's niece Mary Trump has announced that she wants to change her name to distance herself from the former president.

In an interview with The Telegraph, Mary said, "I am prepared to change my name if need be," as she fears the negative connotations some associate with the Trump name.

The 55-year-old clinical psychologist also took the opportunity presented by the interview to address the rumors of an impending divorce between Donald Trump and Melania.

She said that the former first lady may not divorce her husband, who is the only president in history to have been impeached twice, but asserts that he does not understand "affection or intimacy."

Rumors of a rift between the couple began to circulate when Melania walked off as Trump posed for photographers in Florida after moving out of the White House.

In her memoir about her uncle, Too Much and Never Enough, Mary described Donald Trump as the "world's most dangerous man."

"The damage Donald has done to this country is incalculable," she said. "We're just waiting to find out how much is irreparable."

As per the Independent, Mary is the daughter of Donald's brother Fred Trump Jr, who passed away at the age of 42 died in 1982.

Mary Trump and her brother Fred Trump III claimed that the former president's family tried to cut them out of their inheritance, which is why they challenged their father's will.

In an interview with CNN last week, Mary said that the day Trump had to hand over the Oval office to Joe Biden was "probably the worst day of his life."

"The other thing I just want to point out about that speech, it was reminiscent of a video he made after the insurrection saying the movement is just beginning, which seems like a bit of a threat to me," she said to CNN, presumably in reference to the assault on the Capitol building which took place earlier this month.

The 55-year-old then speculated that her uncle is going to do everything in his power to change the narrative around his presidential legacy.

Donald Trump Jr.'s cousin has described him as a "deeply unintelligent person" who could "out-racist anybody".

Mary Trump, 56, made the comments during an interview on the political UnPresidented Podcast when the host John Aravosis asked her "what the hell is going on" with Donald Trump Jr, Indy100 reports.

She didn't hold back in response to this question and went on to describe "Donnie" as "weak" and "the stupidest one".

She said: "Donnie is weak… he had no intention of striking out on his own. He had no intention of doing anything but sucking up and toeing the line."

Mary explained that the former president "had this thing for Ivanka really early on", and this meant that "Donnie was left in the dust. And yet he still tries doesn't he?"

He continued: "I think he's like many other people in my family - he has no core, he has no ideology, no beliefs.

"He'll out-racism anybody, he'll out-misogyny anybody, he'll out-shoot as many innocent animals as possible to get whatever passes for affection in my family."

Mary said that Don Jr. is constantly seeking validation from his father and lacks any beliefs of his own.

She said: "Donnie is a deeply unintelligent person. I've been asked 'who's the stupidest one?' and it's him."

Mary's comments about Don Jr. come after it was revealed that Donald Trump is suing her over the disclosure of his tax documents.

The lawsuit filed against Mary claimed that she breached a 2001 settlement agreement among the Trump family when she disclosed this information to a number of publications including the New York Times, CNN reports.

In response to the lawsuit, The Guardian reports, Mary Trump said in a statement: "I think he is a loser, and he is going to throw anything against the wall he can. It's desperation. The walls are closing in and he is throwing anything against the wall that he thinks will stick.

"As is always the case with Donald, he'll try and change the subject."

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A recently unearthed video clip of Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, the late mother of President Donald Trump, has sparked renewed conversation online, mainly centered on how strikingly alike mother and son look.

The short video reportedly shows Mary Anne Trump discussing her life in Scotland and her son Donald Trump, speaking in a casual setting to an interviewer.

Although the clip lacks high definition, viewers have pointed out features such as her facial structure, hairstyle, and mannerisms that echo those of Donald Trump in his youth.

Donald Trump and his mother are clearly cut from the same cloth

Many social media users who saw the clip reacted exactly as you'd expect. Comments flooded in: some calling Mary Anne the “spitting image” of her son, others marveling that certain profile shots could almost pass for Donald in a filter.

"They’re EXACTLY alike.." the person who posted the video wrote.

A further person added: "Same facial expressions and mouth movements, head movements. Very much like his momma. I love it! She had such a beautiful impact on young Donald."

"I see so many similarities in their mannerisms and speech!" another comment read.

Someone else added: "President Trump has her eyes. Without question, that is his mother."

Trump family likeness has long been noted

Observers have long pointed out the Trump family’s strong hereditary traits, especially between Donald Trump and his mother.

In past interviews and memoirs, friends and acquaintances occasionally described Mary Anne as quiet but resolute, with sharp features not unlike those seen in Donald’s younger photos.

Why do people react so strongly to seeing parent-child resemblance?

Psychologists say that when we see strong physical similarities, it triggers deep-rooted ideas of familial identity, genetics, and even legacy, according to the British Psychological Society.

In the case of public figures, the resemblance can feel symbolic: a way to humanize a larger-than-life person, or to see continuity across generations.

In this instance, people are drawn not just to the facial traits but to perceived echoes in expression, gestures, and presence.

That’s what makes a moving clip (even low quality) feel more powerful than a still photograph.

As the video circulates, it serves as a reminder of how we link heritage, memory, and identity through visual media.

Even a few seconds of motion can reawaken curiosity, nostalgia, and debate.

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The identity of the mystery blonde in President Donald Trump's bizarre "great daughter" post has finally been revealed.

On Saturday (June 20), the 80-year-old president sparked a wave of online speculation after sharing an unusual post on his Truth Social platform.

Trump posted an image of a blonde woman sitting on a red couch while speaking on the phone.

"Great daughter. My Honor!!! President DJT," he wrote next to the snap.

Donald Trump left many people confused with his last post. Credit: Anna Moneymaker / Getty

Online users tried to identify the mystery woman

The cryptic post quickly left people trying to figure out who the woman was and what exactly the president meant by the message.

Many believe that Trump mistook the woman for someone else.

"He has dementia which exacerbates in the evening hours, called sundowning. In his confused state he likely thought this was a photo of Ivanka," one user said.

Another asked: "Who the hell is it and why does it seem like he thinks it's his daughter? One of the main signs of dementia is confusing people for family members."

A third added: "Trump actually posted a picture of some lady (not his daughter) and said: 'Great daughter. My honor!!!' Um. What? If this doesn't at least get asked about on the Sunday shows...I mean, come on. This is like 'covfefe' times 1000."

Trump shared this post on Saturday. Credit: Truth Social

Mystery woman revealed

According to the New York Post, the photo is believed to show Margo Catsimatidis during the Clinton administration.

Camp David was known to feature similar red couches during that period, and Catsimatidis is said to have played a key role in building Evergreen Chapel at the presidential retreat.

The Catsimatidis family has maintained close ties to Trump. Margo's husband, John Catsimatidis, is a billionaire New York businessman, radio host, CEO of Gristedes grocery chains, and head of the Red Apple Group. The family has also been a major supporter of the president.

One X user wrote: "It's a picture of Margo Casimatidis in Camp David during Bill Clinton's term. The 'great daughter' is her daughter @AJ_Cats_, Chairwoman of the Manhattan Republican Party."

Others suggested Trump may have been referring to Margo's daughter rather than the woman in the photograph itself.

The mystery blonde woman is Margo Catsimatidis (right). Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Getty

The strange post came as Trump arrived at Camp David on Saturday evening while Vice President JD Vance was leading negotiations with Iran during a trip to Switzerland.

The talks come after the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding last week that set out plans for a possible peace deal.

Trump told Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst that the MOU is a "60-day option" and insisted that he "can do whatever I want" afterward.

The president also claimed he had spoken with Iranian officials overnight and issued a warning regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

"You close it, and you won't have a country," he told Yingst about his message to Iran. "You won't even make it back to your f***ing country."

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