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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
Mathew Erpansizo

Donald Trump's Attacks Are a 'Confession' Masking His Own 'Delusional Framework', Niece Mary Claims

Mary Trump claims Donald Trump’s attacks on opponents reflect failings he cannot acknowledge, linking the president’s behaviour to his family history (Credit: The White House/YouTube)

President Donald Trump's attacks on opponents amount to a 'confession' of failings he cannot acknowledge, his niece Mary Trump claimed in her Friday newsletter, arguing that his 'delusional framework' is intended to convince himself.

Trump has spent years describing opponents as crooked, stupid and criminal. Mary, a clinical psychologist and author of a bestselling book about her family, linked those attacks to a defence mechanism she believes has roots in his upbringing.

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