Family Member Says Trump Lost The Debate

Former President Donald Trump’s niece, Mary Trump, has voiced her belief that her uncle is aware he lost the recent presidential debate against Vice President Kamala Harris. Mary Trump appeared on MSNBC with Alex Witt to provide her perspective on the debate, which took place earlier this week.

Mary Trump, a known critic of her uncle, highlighted his post-debate behavior as a clear indicator of his awareness of his defeat. She noted that winners typically seize the chance to prove themselves again, rather than avoiding further debate opportunities. This sentiment was evident when Trump appeared unexpectedly in the spin room after the debate, attempting to downplay questions about his performance and asserting his victory.

Mary Trump pointed out that Trump’s actions following the debate—particularly his announcement on Truth Social that there would be “NO THIRD DEBATE”—underscore his lack of confidence. According to Mary Trump, these moves reveal that Trump understands he fell short against Harris. She argued that Trump’s refusal to engage in a third debate stems from a realization that he could lose again, and the only reason he might agree to another round would be out of sheer desperation.

Mary Trump also critiqued Trump’s performance during the debate, suggesting that he struggled against Harris, who managed to provoke him into a series of defensive and disjointed responses. She observed that Trump’s decision to head to the spin room might have been an attempt to shift the narrative in his favor, although she viewed it as a misguided effort.

Despite her criticisms, Mary Trump believes that agreeing to another debate with Harris would be a strategic blunder for Trump. She remains skeptical about whether her uncle will reconsider and participate in another debate, acknowledging that his future decisions may depend on his changing moods.

In response to Mary Trump’s comments, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung dismissed her remarks, asserting that Trump had decisively defeated Harris on stage. Cheung claimed that Harris’s call for another debate was a result of her overwhelming loss, and Trump’s performance was, in his view, a clear demonstration of dominance.