Mary Trump Flags Irony in Donald Trump’s Holiday Advice Amid Pricey Ornaments on Trump Organization Site
Clinical psychologist argues the economy's strain makes the messaging look hypocritical, citing a gift guide of pricey items on the family brand's store.
Mary Trump, a clinical psychologist and longtime critic of her uncle, Donald Trump, argues that his holiday guidance urging Americans to live with fewer toys and gifts this season rings hollow amid an affordability crisis, particularly as the Trump Organization’s online store markets Christmas merchandise. In a commentary circulated on her podcast, she criticized the messaging as out of step with Americans who are struggling, noting the gift guide on the site is packed with pricey items.
While browsing the Ornaments page, she said she doesn’t 'particularly want any of these,' then offered a biting critique of how to prove patriotism in a fashion that underscores the gap between public messaging and consumer reality. 'If you want to prove to Donald that you're a real American, I think you need to spend 92 fucking dollars on a MAGA hat glass ornament.' She added, 'Otherwise, what right do you have to call yourself an American? I think none.' She also quipped about children's gifts, saying, 'Your children don't need presents.' 'Fuck them and their dolls and their pencils. They'll be more than happy with a steel girder and you can spend the rest of the Christmas money meant to buy them other presents and food on $90 glass ornaments.' 'The grift never ends,' she concluded. 'Ever.'
The HuffPost report cited her remarks from the podcast and noted that Americans are navigating inflation and rising prices during the holiday season, while political branding intersects with consumer culture. It said the Trump Organization did not respond to requests for comment. The piece frames Mary Trump’s critique as part of a broader conversation about authenticity and messaging in the context of a family brand that markets luxury goods at a time of economic anxiety.