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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Feb 26

Congratulations to @AVindman on the publication of his brilliant, prescient, and timely book, "The Folly of Realism." This, especially now, is an essential read.

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The Folly of Realism

A chilling analysis of how Western indecision and apathy made possible the return of brutal Russian expansionism with catastrophic consequences – “A must...

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Feb 22

What's happening in Ukraine is both tragedy and travesty. If the U.S. withdraws from NATO and it can't step up without our support, it will also be disaster and atrocity. And all of it can be laid at the feet of the traitor, Donald Trump.

More in my latest:

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At the Fulcrum of History

Pressure is brought to bear

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Feb 17

We need to remember what we’re capable of. Every day let your mind be blown by something you do, read, listen to, or create. That is one way we get through this—to remain open to everything that is wondrous in the world.

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What It Costs Us

Creativity and empathy, from the depths of despair

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · Feb 13

This former US Atty supports the courage of Danielle Sassoon, the acting US Atty in SDNY, who put service ahead of self & refused to let politics interfere with prosecutions. True American hero. Thank you for your service, Danielle. You are the best of us. Who's with me?

Mimi Rocah @mimirocah1.bsky.social · Feb 13

Incredibly proud of her and my old office. Integrity and decency still exist in incredibly hard circumstances. I hope every former US Attorney and DOJ official from both parties support her publicly.

Jennie Coughlin @jenniecoughlin.bsky.social · Feb 13

Danielle R. Sassoon, Manhattan’s acting U.S. attorney, resigned on Thursday rather than obey a Justice Department order that she drop a corruption case against New York City’s mayor, Eric Adams, that she had championed, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.

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Mimi Rocah @mimirocah1.bsky.social · Feb 13

Incredibly proud of her and my old office. Integrity and decency still exist in incredibly hard circumstances. I hope every former US Attorney and DOJ official from both parties support her publicly.

Jennie Coughlin @jenniecoughlin.bsky.social · Feb 13

Danielle R. Sassoon, Manhattan’s acting U.S. attorney, resigned on Thursday rather than obey a Justice Department order that she drop a corruption case against New York City’s mayor, Eric Adams, that she had championed, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.

Manhattan’s Federal Prosecutor Quits After Adams Case Is Ordered Dropped (Gift Article)

Danielle R. Sassoon, the interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, quit after the Justice Department told her to withdraw corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams.

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Feb 2

If this isn't enough to freak everybody the fuck out, I do not know what else will.

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Mark Zaid, Esq @markzaidesq.bsky.social · Feb 1

For all federal employees:

Before you are locked out of your systems, ensure you have copies of unclassified performance appraisals, awards & other relevant personnel docs.

If you have access to your office, grab your more important personal items sooner rather than later.

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Feb 1

What is the point if we don't fight? Because there is still so much to fight for.

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Jan 29

The Constitution is unconstitutional is quite a gauntlet to throw down.

Karoline Leavitt: "The Trump administration believes that birthright citizenship is unconstitutional."

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Jan 26

We grow up with the unacceptable, and accommodation becomes a tool we use to make our lives easier. Accommodating the unacceptable is often easier than doing the right thing. Eventually, we use it to let ourselves off the hook, because that’s easier, too.

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There Is No Worst

Opposition in the age of accommodation

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Jan 20

To everybody who said our Nazi comparisons were hyperbolic:

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Jan 15

The capitulation is complete. Jodi Ernst signals her support of Pete Hegseth, an alleged sexual predator. Ernst, a veteran and a survivor of sexual assault, has no principles. She's chosen to risk our national security by installing an unqualified hack to preserve her power.

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Jan 11

I wish Justice Merchan had told us what the felon's sentence would have been under different circumstances.

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Jan 7

On the fourth anniversary of Donald's attempt to overturn the results of a free and fair election, Congress certified his electoral college victory. As a result, we learned the answer to this question: Was the insurrection Donald incited successful? And the answer is yes.

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Jan 7

It is another dark day in America and today, during the certification, no voices were raised in protest:

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A Very Dark Day

January 6th and the failure of American Democracy

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Jan 7

The phrase “Peaceful transfer of power” rings hollow when the person to whom power is being passed incited an insurrection against the government he has, once again, been chosen to lead.

Donald will continue to weaken our democracy in ways both unfathomable and incalculable.

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Jan 1

Wherever you are tonight, be sure to look up at the moon.

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Jan 1

Looking back at 2024 is like watching a horror movie through the space between your fingers. But there was a lot of good if you look in the right places. Here's my round-up of non-political highs in an otherwise low year:

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Standing Up

Looking Back at 2024

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Jan 1

2024 was a kick in the teeth, and 2025 is going to be a challenge for obvious reasons, but there is hope for us yet.

Here are my top five significant moments, plus a look ahead:

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Mary Trump TELLS ALL: STRANGEST Donald Moment of 2024

YouTube video by Mary Trump Media

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Dec 15

How many coloring books does $15 million buy? Also, we're doomed.

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Nov 27

Donald has gotten away with one of the greatest crimes against America. Despite the disastrous failures of Republicans, Merrick Garland, and SCOTUS, we must remember those who suffered on Jan 6 and continue to fight for justice—for them and our democracy.
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Above the Law

We forget January 6th at our peril

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Nov 25

Being over here is like jumping into a cool pond on a hot day.

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Nov 20

As unthinkable as it may be, we must contemplate what might happen if Donald Trump withdraws America's support from Ukraine to appease Vladimir Putin—our enemy. What will happen to Ukraine when one of its staunchest allies betrays them?

My latest:
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A Thousand Days

And countless crimes against humanity

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Nov 20

In the weeks since the election, we’ve begun to see just how far corporate media will go to appease the man who, for nine years on an almost daily basis, has maligned the profession of journalism and put individual journalists in danger. (Sorry about the picture):

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The Appeasers

Mar-a-Lago, where integrity goes to die

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Mary L Trump @maryltrump.bsky.social · Nov 18

Like many of you, I’ve spent the last few days taking stock. Very much unlike 2016, I feel neither despair nor paralysis. Instead, I shift between a clear-eyed detachment and a grim determination.

My latest:
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Don't let the shadows hold back the dawn

Sundays

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