Mary Trump, a clinical psychologist, pointed out that her uncle, Donald Trump, might have developed his admiration for strongman leaders from his upbringing under their father, Fred Trump. She emphasized this during an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, noting that Donald has remained unchanged from his youth due to growing up in an authoritarian household.
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According to Mary, Donald's behavior is concerning because he seems stuck in his ways, echoing his childhood patterns. She has been vocal in her criticism of the former president, painting a picture of Fred Trump as a sociopath, which likely had a profound impact on Donald's development.
Mary Trump highlighted that Donald knew how to please his grandfather, Fred, to maintain his approval, as he was the "favorite son." She mentioned that he felt comfortable in environments with strong male figures like Viktor Orbán and Vladimir Putin, likely seeking their approval and benefits from those associations.
On a related note, former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull expressed discomfort witnessing Trump's admiration for Putin, which he described as "creepy." Mary Trump supported Turnbull's sentiment, emphasizing the seriousness of having the leader of a powerful nation act like a child infatuated with a dominant figure.
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