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Nephew of former US President Donald Trump
Fred Trump
III launched an attack on his uncle, accusing him of lack of empathy for those who serve in the military.
The remarks, made during an appearance on MSNBC's "
Deadline: White House
," added fuel to the ongoing debate about the former president's attitude toward the armed forces and his controversial visit to
Arlington National Cemetery
.
Fred, who has largely stayed out of the limelight, did not hold back in claiming, “He just doesn’t give a s**t about them,” referring to his uncle’s perceived disregard for the military.
During the interview, Fred Trump talked about the late Senator
John McCain
, a figure who has been at the center of previous controversies involving Donald Trump. Recalling his personal encounter with McCain, he described the senator as a "genuine hero," expressing dismay at Donald Trump’s past remarks that belittled McCain’s military service.
“This is a genuine hero, okay, let’s make no mistake about it,” Fred Trump said, referencing the former president's infamous comment that McCain was only considered a war hero because he was captured during the Vietnam War.
“The fact that Donald called him, in essence, a ‘loser,’ I don’t get it,” he added.
The conversation soon turned darker as Fred Trump elaborated on his uncle’s worldview, one that, according to him, is deeply dismissive of those he perceives as inferior. “But anyone who is disabled or anyone who he deems lesser than him is a loser,” he said, before resigning himself to the belief that “that’s just the way he is. That ain’t gonna change.”
When questioned about the military’s support for Donald Trump, Fred Trump admitted uncertainty, saying, "I have no idea." However, he recounted a recent interview he gave on National Defense Radio, where he reiterated his belief that his uncle’s apparent indifference to the armed forces is genuine and deeply ingrained. “I basically told this story, and I said that he just doesn’t give a shit about them. He just doesn’t,” he highlighted.
Fred pointed to a famous scene from "The Godfather II," drawing a parallel between the film's themes of loyalty and power and his uncle's motivations. He suggested that, much like Michael Corleone in the movie, Donald Trump is ultimately driven by self-interest above all else. “Donald believes in Donald,” he said.
