The Mary Trump Podcast

Virginia voters approved new redistricting maps. Then, just as those maps threatened Republican power, the courts stepped in and Democratic Senate leader Louise Lucas found herself facing an FBI raid that sent shockwaves through Virginia politics. Mary Trump examines the timing, the fallout, and the growing concerns over political power, federal investigations, and the battle for control of democracy in America.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Trump joins Wajahat Ali as they discuss Donald falling asleep on camera, MAGA pastors unveiling a golden statue, and the Iran disaster spiraling into global chaos.Find out about Wajahat Ali atthelefthook.substack.comWajahat edits The Left Hook Substack and co-hosts The Democracy-Ish podcast with Danielle Moodie.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inflation surged to 3.8% this week as rising energy prices tied to the Iran conflict continue squeezing American consumers. Meanwhile, Donald heads to China alongside billionaire CEOs for a summit with Xi Jinping focused on trade, tariffs, and escalating global tensions.This news brief also covers Donald’s bizarre South Lawn appearance with the Indiana Hoosiers, concerns after he repeatedly nodded off during an Oval Office MAHA meeting, Pete Hegseth facing questions over the growing costs of the Iran conflict and the administration’s proposed $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget, and new Epstein hearings underway in Palm Beach near Mar a Lago.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett says the economy and the midterms are looking great for Republicans, but today’s reality check includes rising debt interest costs, Donald claiming he’s ended eight wars, millions losing SNAP benefits under the “big, beautiful bill,” backlash over the missing Trump phones, and a MAGA prayer ceremony built around a towering gold statue known as “The Don Colossus.”Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Trump, Joyce Vance and Katie Phang expose the GOP’s latest voter suppression tactics, ICE poll threats, and the growing fight to protect democracy.Joining us today is Katie Phang, an attorney, legal analyst, and former MSNBC host known for her sharp coverage of law, politics, and democracy issues. Katie is the creator of the Substack and podcast “Law and Disorder,” where she breaks down the legal and political stories shaping the country right now.Substack: Katie Phang’s “Law and Disorder”Also joining us is Joyce Vance, the former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama and a longtime MSNBC legal analyst. In addition to her Substack “Civil Discourse,” Joyce is also a co-host of the popular legal and political podcast “#SistersInLaw,” alongside Barb McQuade, Kimberly Atkins Stohr, and Jill Wine-Banks.Substack: https://joycevance.substack.com/#SistersInLaw Podcast:https://politicon.com/podcast-category/sisters-in-law/Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Trump and Bob Cesca break down Star Trek’s “The Doomsday Machine” — PTSD, command collapse, suspense, Kirk heroics, and chilling political parallels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gas prices are climbing toward $5 a gallon, Americans are putting groceries and rent on credit cards, and Donald’s team insists everything is going great. In this episode, Kevin Hassett celebrates rising credit card debt as “good news,” Carlos Giménez rewrites economic reality on Fox State TV, and Donald once again attempts live arithmetic with disastrous results.Plus, CNN polling reveals more Americans believe in ghosts than support the billion dollar Golden Ballroom while Donald brags to reporters he can identify a squirrel.It’s Trump Trolls Trump Week 68 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald's approval is collapsing, and the midterms are six months away. History says the party in power loses seats. So the Trump regime is not trying to win more voters. It is trying to redraw the country around the voters it already has. What is unfolding right now is one of the most aggressive assaults on voting representation in modern American history, enabled by a Supreme Court built for exactly this moment.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary and Ruth Ben-Ghiat expose Donald Trump’s economic chaos that's crushing farmers, looming food shortages, ICE crackdowns, and the terrifying normalization of authoritarian rule.Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat is a scholar of authoritarianism, fascism, propaganda, and threats to democracy. She is a professor at New York University and the author of Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present. You can find more of her writing at https://lucid.substack.com/Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As gas prices continue rising following Donald’s war in Iran, Americans are feeling the pressure everywhere from grocery stores to rent payments. But while costs surge, the White House is focused on a UFC fight on the White House lawn, a $1 billion ballroom, and more border wall funding.In this episode, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy tells Americans to keep taking road trips, Energy Secretary Chris Wright defends rising fuel prices, and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announces a crackdown on SNAP benefits and alleged fraud.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump regime's war of choice against Iran has shut down the Strait of Hormuz, triggering the largest oil supply disruption in history, a looming global food crisis, and a diplomatic stalemate where the emerging deal would leave the world worse off than before the war began.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine brief reporters on the escalating Iran conflict and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, as questions grow about a collapsing ceasefire. At the same time, AAA reports gas prices jumping to $4.48 a gallon.Meanwhile, Donald Trump suggests elections could be rerun, while delivering shifting descriptions of the Iran conflict calling it a war, an “excursion,” and a “skirmish,” even as he insists it won’t escalate further.Part II:Donald Trump’s Iran war shuts down the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a global oil shock, economic collapse, and looming food crisis as experts warn of catastrophic consequences.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald’s Villages speech leans on “affordability,” but the message quickly falls apart, capped by an odd “I have all the cards” post. On the Sunday shows, officials dodge on rising gas prices and the Spirit Airlines collapse, shifting blame as questions grow about broader economic fallout. And in a striking exchange, the Acting Attorney General is pressed on whether political speech like the Comey seashell post or “86” merchandise could face prosecution.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gas prices, political spin, and reality collide in this episode, as Republicans insist everything is “perfect” while voters feel the pressure. We also break down the push for a taxpayer-funded “golden ballroom,” with the GOP defending the massive cost, and the DOJ’s year-long “seashell” investigation led by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Kash Patel.As the midterms approach, voters remain focused on the cost of living and real-world concerns, even as political messaging tells a very different story.It’s Trump Trolls Trump Week 67Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

House Republicans pass a DHS funding bill identical to the Senate’s… after saying it wasn’t good enough. In the Oval Office, Donald signs executive orders, then struggles to explain his war with Iran while claiming victory is already within reach. At the same time, gas prices surge to $4.39 after a sharp overnight jump, now up more than 47% since the war began. Still, Donald insists the war has already been won… but he wants more.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump’s Iran war and sanctions rollback spark chaos—boosting Russia, Iran, and China while gutting press freedom. Critics warn this dangerous strategy is backfiring fast.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Norm Ornstein joins Mary with a chilling warning: Donald’s Iran chaos, election sabotage plans, and growing fascist power could get far worse fast.Norman Jay Ornstein is an American political scientist and an emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a Washington, D.C. conservative think tank, and is a cohost of the podcast Words Matter.He is the co-author, with Thomas E. Mann, of It's Even Worse Than It Looks: How the American Constitutional System Collided With the New Politics of Extremism.Check out Norm’s substack https://normanornstein647560.substack.com/Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fallout from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner continues to dominate, with Republicans blaming left-wing rhetoric for political violence while critics point to Donald’s own inflammatory language. A Justice Department briefing led by Todd Blanche raises new questions about the investigation, as tensions spill into media and political messaging. Meanwhile, oil and gas prices are rising amid a U.S.-Iran standoff, adding economic pressure to an already volatile moment.Opening sound bite: Pennsylvania Republican Congressman Scott PerryPart II: Chaos Grows As GOP Doubles Down On BallroomWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held a press conference from the White House briefing room addressing the fallout from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, blaming the media and escalating attacks on Democrats while casting Republicans as defenders of the country. As tensions rise, the broader message from the GOP comes into focus: fall in line behind Donald and push forward his agenda, including renewed emphasis on the so called “golden ballroom” as a centerpiece solution.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A security scare at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner raises urgent questions after a gunman tries to breach a secured area. The chaotic response quickly becomes a political flashpoint, with the White House pivoting to push the “golden ballroom” narrative and allies like Mike Johnson amplifying the message as scrutiny grows.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald extends the Iran ceasefire while the Pentagon signals escalation, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backing a blockade “as long as it takes.” We break down the mixed messaging, the firing of Navy Secretary John Phelan, and the growing list of military leaders pushed out mid-conflict. Meanwhile, an Oval Office event on healthcare and drug prices veers off course as Donald shrugs off questions about the war. Plus, an insider betting scandal tied to classified military information raises questions about unregulated prediction markets, and the DOJ drops its probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, clearing the way for nominee Kevin Warsh.Part II: Open for BusinessWhile the Trump Family Digital Grift Wealth Tracker documents up to 9.7 billion dollars in wealth accumulated by the Trump family since Donald took office, seven in ten Americans report struggling to pay for food, housing, and health care. From ballroom donors receiving federal contracts and dropped lawsuits, to foreign governments funding Trump business deals while shaping American foreign policy, the pattern is consistent: access to power flows to those who pay for it, and the people who cannot pay are left behind.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Trump joins the Seneca Project to reveal why mocking Donald hits hardest as his influence grows more dangerous. A powerful warning—and a call to fight back before it’s too late.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Trump and Wajahat Ali discuss Trump’s disastrous war as it spirals out of control, prices surge, allies abandon ship, and even MAGA turns. Is this the breaking point for his collapsing support?Find out about Wajahat Ali atthelefthook.substack.comWajahat edits The Left Hook Substack and co-hosts The Democracy-Ish podcast with Danielle Moodie.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary joins ABC News Australia’s Planet America and issues a chilling warning on Donald’s mental decline. She also reveals alarming family history, erratic behavior, and why his instability poses a growing danger.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald’s rambling interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box with Joe Kernen veered from his escalating conflict with Iran to oil prices and the economy, as he defended his approach and took shots at the Federal Reserve. The segment also spotlighted Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination, now in trouble after Senator Thom Tillis said he won’t back it until a Justice Department investigation into Jerome Powell is resolved. With U.S.-Iran talks uncertain and markets on edge, the interview underscored the chaos, contradictions, and pressure building around both foreign policy and the economy.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump’s Iran crisis spirals as threats escalate, oil prices surge, and polls collapse. Is this reckless strategy—or total meltdown? The fallout could reshape everything.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Trump and Bob Cesca dive into a disturbing Star Trek episode that reveals the dangers of unchecked power, psychological abuse, and mind control—plus sexism and ethical collapse inside Starfleet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gas prices are up, answers are nowhere to be found, and the administration can’t seem to keep its story straight. From Kevin Hassett’s “just imagine” economics to Karoline Leavitt claiming prices are down, and Scott Bessent’s fuzzy math on $3 gas, the confusion is real. Add in a revealing Fox Business interview, a head-scratching moment from Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and you’ve got another week of chaos, spin, and zero accountability.It’s Trump Trolls Trump Week 65Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump and MAGA elites party at a UFC event with extremists and allies while the war in Iran rages. A shocking display of chaos, hypocrisy, and a regime detached from reality.Part II:Faith For Sale: Paula White- CaineIn this episode Mary examines Paula White-Cain’s evolving role as Donald’s spiritual adviser, highlighting how her theology has shifted from acknowledging human flaws to elevating him as a Christ-like figure. It traces the transactional and performative nature of her support, showing how she publicly frames Donald as a martyr and sacrifice, especially around symbolic moments like Easter. The piece critiques the fusion of religion and politics, portraying her rhetoric as part of a broader Christian nationalist infrastructure that legitimizes power over principle.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth targets the media as questions grow about Donald’s war in Iran, while messaging and controversy continue to raise more questions than answers. At the same time, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces scrutiny over health program cuts and policy decisions, as tensions escalate between Donald and Pope Leo, funding is pulled from Catholic Charities programs serving migrant children, and allies double down amid growing pressure and a deepening divide.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald’s Fox Business interview with Maria Bartiromo quickly goes off the rails as he struggles through questions on the economy, rising oil prices, the border, and the ongoing Iran war. From denying obvious price increases to fumbling over basic policy details and wandering into unrelated tangents, the interview raises serious questions about his focus and command of the issues. Mary breaks down the most revealing moments, including his comments on China, global conflicts, and Jerome Powell, so you don’t have to watch the full trainwreck.Part II:GOP Faces Questions on Prices, Policy, and Public MessagingSpeaker Mike Johnson defends Donald’s “Jesus” post as Kevin Hassett, Tim Scott, and Roger Marshall try to spin soaring oil and grocery prices. A bizarre exchange with Dr. Oz and Don Jr raises eyebrows, while a struggling Turning Point USA event and another stumble from JD Vance add to the chaos. Mary breaks down the key moments so you don’t have to watch the spin.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Trump returns to the Daily Beast podcast to deliver a blistering psychological and political analysis of her Uncle Donald as fresh controversies swirl around Melania Trump’s eyebrow-raising Epstein statement, deepening fractures within the MAGA movement, and escalating global tensions. Drawing on her expertise as a clinical psychologist and her firsthand knowledge of the Trump family, Mary dissects Melania’s calculated messaging, questions Donald Trump’s cognitive fitness amid echoes of familial dementia, and warns of the dangers posed by a president under mounting pressure and losing control.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald faces backlash after posting and deleting an AI image of himself as Jesus amid a growing feud with Pope Leo XIV, escalating tensions with attacks on the Vatican and refusal to apologize. Meanwhile, Hungary’s election shakes up a longtime ally, oil and gas price concerns loom ahead of the midterms, and Donald could care less if a deal with Iran is in the works.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hungary erupts as voters flood the polls to challenge Viktor Orbán’s corrupt rule. Massive turnout signals a potential collapse of his authoritarian grip on power.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Trump and Bob Cesca break down Trump’s reckless COVID response, from “sunlight cures” to deadly chaos—exposing dangerous leadership failures that put millions at risk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald confuses Melania for the Easter Bunny, Lindsey Graham enjoys living in a safe country, and late stage capitalism comes to fruition. Meanwhile, Trump’s Iran threats spark backlash from MAGA allies and GOP figures. Even loyalists are questioning his judgment as cracks in the movement rapidly grow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump’s shocking nuclear rhetoric sparks global fear as allies refuse to follow. Mary Trump and Danielle Moodie break down the chaos, GOP silence, and why this crisis is far from over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Trump joins Jim Acosta and warns of escalating danger, cognitive decline, and urgent calls for removal under the 25th Amendment as Donald threatens to “wipe out” Iran and allies stay silent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump’s extremist agenda is pushing America to the brink. This is the moment to fight back. Meanwhile, Pam Bondi gets dumped by Donald after failing to bury the Epstein scandal and target his enemies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Trump and Wajahat Ali discuss Trump’s shocking Easter rant, and how it sparked outrage as he continues war and spirals further. Critics warn his behavior is escalating—and the consequences could be catastrophic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Decades ago, Star Trek imagined a fascist future—and now it feels familiar. Mary Trump and Bob Cesca discuss how power, corruption, and fear collide in this eerily accurate political warning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump unknowingly greets detractors, Noem’s husband has a secret, and Kid Rock spreads unemployment cheer to those who believe in him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump's war with Iran is creating immediate economic challenges. Oil prices have spiked, inflation has ticked upward, markets have wobbled, and consumers are feeling the pinch. Mary Trump breaks down the facts, from energy costs to labor markets, to explain what the conflict means for the U.S. economy and the upcoming elections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Trump and Brian Karem expose media failures, censorship, and the growing danger to democracy as Trump spirals and the press continues to cave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian nationalism isn’t theory—it’s policy. And women are paying the price. The shocking reality behind Project 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump’s DOJ faces explosive scrutiny after a shocking child porn case reveals dysfunction, cover-ups, and a disturbing pattern of protecting abusers and minimizing sex crimes. Hegseth’s shocking Pentagon briefing exposes Trump regime war lies, religious extremism, and a $200B ask for a war already “won.” The narrative is collapsing fast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Captain Kirk faces an impossible choice in Star Trek’s most devastating episode. Love vs. humanity—this heartbreaking sacrifice reveals the true cost of defeating fascism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald’s cabinet meeting goes off the rails—bizarre tangents, war propaganda, and ego-driven chaos. This is what dysfunction looks like in real time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Trump reveals her sudden TikTok ban and exposes how Big Tech, billionaires, and Trump allies are silencing critics—raising urgent alarms about media control and democracy. Plus, Stephen Miller has been shaping the Trump regime from behind the scenes, driving ICE enforcement, influencing foreign policy in Venezuela, and holding financial stakes in federal contractors. Mary Trump exposes the reach and danger of this “shadow architect.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Republicans push the SAVE Act, a sweeping voting crackdown targeting millions. Critics warn it’s a modern poll tax designed to suppress votes and tilt elections ahead of midterms.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The DHS shutdown drags into its sixth week as Donald Trump rejects a GOP compromise, airport delays worsen, ICE moves into TSA checkpoints, and Republicans use the SAVE America Act voter suppression bill as leverage amid growing airport chaos.Please send comments/[email protected] visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.