The Forgotten Mother: Mrs. Trump and the Extraordinary Raising of Donald J. Trump

Given the attention normally given to presidents' mothers, even if deceased, isn't it strange that you never read a single word about Mrs. Trump and how she raised Donald? Insights into her life can be found in Mary Trump's book, Electing Don: How My Father Built and Crumbled the Donald. In the preface, Mary Trump reveals that Donald has a photo of his father, Donald Trump Sr., in the Oval Office, a fact showcased in many of his photos taken at the Resolute Desk.

An Unprecedented Account of Donald's Presidency

Leaving the father's influence aside, when Donald invited his family to the White House in early 2017 it was an event of historical significance. During this visit, his sister Marianne suggested to Donald, 'Why don't you have a picture of Mom? ' To which Donald responded, 'Good idea,' and then instructed his aides, 'Somebody get me a picture of my mother.' This single account alone makes the book worth the price of admission.

The book offers a wealth of information about Mrs. Trump and how she raised Donald. According to Mary, Mom didn't really raise any of the kids. This revelation explains a lot.

A Biography of Donald, the "Human" Born from a Quagmire

Around the time of Donald's birth, a savage tale emerges. His name became Donald J. Trump because his father, a man lovingly referred to in the book as 'Freddy,' found him in a Queens landfill that was a veritable quagmire of rodent feces and rancid garbage. This "quagmire-turned-human" is described as a sick amalgamation of faults and psychopathy, a being so rancid that it should never have been born. It has collected various human traits but is mainly just a rancid anomaly of human history.

What Attention is Given to Presidential Mothers?

Contemplating the attention given to presidential mothers, even if deceased, raises intriguing questions. For instance, George W. Bush’s mother had significant attention in her life, akin to her former First Lady status. As for the Clintons, there is none. The most notable attention was reserved for Barack Obama's mother, a story driven by racism and curiosity, given his biracial background. Interestingly, the world showed little interest in her status if her husband was also white.

Insight into Donald Trump's Background

Mohammad sheds light on another aspect of Donald's family dynamic. PBS longtime Frederick Sr. had disowned Freddy Jr., who ended up as a pilot and drug addict, a situation that left the building the elder Trumps owned empty to this day. This suggests a strict, even tyrannical, environment under Fredericks' father, who valued money intensely and showed no tolerance for negligence. His mother, likely the fearful shadow of his authority, would have had a difficult upbringing.

Donald J. Trump, who respected his father, likely experienced little paternal or maternal love. This absence, according to Mohammad, explains why Donald is often an inveterate liar, unable to accept criticism, and often boasting—bebuhoy. Despite this, he is still somewhat of a better person than most, offering a complex glimpse into the man behind the presidency.

Conclusion

While Mrs. Trump may have been a silent figure in Donald's life, her influence is hardly ignored in the pages of Electing Don. Insights into her upbringing and her son's history provide a fascinating glimpse into the life of a future president, raising profound questions about the role of mothers in shaping leadership. The story of Donald J. Trump is, at its core, a tale not just of ambition, but of the complex interplay of love, neglect, and the unspoken impact of our mothers.