Amid Arrest Rumors, Trump's Niece Says Her Uncle Would Campaign From Prison And Still Get GOP Nomination: 'It Will Prove What A Martyr He Is To Cause'

Earlier this weekend, former President Donald Trump raised the specter of his possible arrest on Tuesday and called on his supporters to rally around him. On Sunday, his niece and one of his harshest critics Mary Trump discussed what a potential indictment would mean for the embattled Republican's election prospects.

What Happened: During an “Ask Me Anything” session on the “The Mary Trump Show," Mary Trump said she thinks that, even if her uncle were to be indicted, he would still campaign for the presidency from prison and get the Republican nomination. She shared her thoughts in response to a question as to whether the thought of Republicans leaning in favor of a losing and compromised candidate should be a reason for optimism. 

“He will run on his indictments. He will fundraise off of his indictments — it will prove what a martyr he is to the cause,” Mary Trump said, adding that an indictment would only reassert her uncle's claim that he has been the subject of a witch hunt.

Mary Trump noted that, after Donald Trump received the Republican nomination in 2016, she thought he stood zero chance of getting into the White House. Now, he has a better chance than he did then, thanks to his base's support, she said.

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The podcaster, who is a psychologist, said that no Republican should have a chance of being in the White House, reasoning that they were all "fascists," "anti-democratic" and "ideologues" whose goal is to turn the country into some version of the “theocratic apartheid state.”

Mary Trump added that, even if Trump were indicted, those who lean politically left believe he will never be prosecuted or punished. Those on the right, on the other hand, see the indictment as something that could strengthen his appeal, she said.

Why It’s Important: Rumors suggest that the Manhattan District Attorney’s office will likely call for the arrest of Donald Trump in connection with an investigation over a hush-money dealing with adult film star Stormy Daniels.

In a preemptive move, the ex-president took to his Truth Social account and called upon his supporters to “protest, take our nation back.”

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