Mary Trump, former President Donald Trump’s estranged niece, sounded the alarm on Monday, labeling his new running mate as a “hypocritical bully and revanchist sycophant.”
Donald Trump announced GOP Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio as his vice presidential choice just days after surviving an assassination attempt during a rally. Trump and Vance were officially nominated as the Republican Party’s top picks at a convention on Monday afternoon.
Mary Trump criticized the appointment of Judge Aileen Cannon and hinted that her uncle chose Vance because he might be willing to illegally change the outcome of an election, a move Pence didn’t support in 2021 following Trump’s claims of election fraud.
In response to Cannon’s recent ruling on the special counsel appointment, Mary Trump expressed disapproval of the choice of Vance, suggesting he might be treading a dangerous path.
Mary Trump stressed the importance of vigilance, cautioning Vance about potential consequences, drawing a parallel to what happened to Pence during the Capitol riot.
Vance, a former Trump critic turned supporter, has faced criticism for his shifting stance on Trump and divisive remarks in the past.
Mary Trump highlighted the dangers of supporting divisive and extremist ideologies in politics, advocating for unity against such forces.
In light of recent events, President Biden called for a rejection of political violence in a national address on Sunday.