The ongoing feud between former President Donald Trump and his niece, Mary Trump, has been evident in public, especially during Trump’s civil fraud trial. Mary took to social media to comment on the trial, calling her uncle a “maniac.” As the daughter of Fred Trump Jr. and Linda Clapp, Mary has never held back in expressing her disdain for her uncle’s actions and character.
The discord within the Trump family became more pronounced after the death of patriarch Fred Trump Sr. in 1999. At that time, Mary and her brother contested their grandfather’s will, which left them a smaller portion of the inheritance compared to other Trump grandchildren.
In 2020, Mary Trump, a clinical psychologist, released a tell-all book titled “Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man.” In the book, she provides an insider’s perspective on the family dynamics that shaped Donald Trump’s personality and behavior. She accuses her uncle of engaging in a pattern of cheating and deceit throughout his life, describing cheating as a way of life for him.
One of the book’s most controversial claims is that Donald Trump paid someone to take his SAT exam, which helped him gain admission to the prestigious Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. This allegation, reported by The New York Times after obtaining a copy of the book, adds fuel to the ongoing family feud.
In response to the SAT cheating claim, White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews strongly denied the accusation. She dismissed the book as a means to serve the financial interests of its author and labeled the SAT allegation as “completely false.” Matthews also questioned the timing of the book’s release and Mary Trump’s motivations for writing it.
Trump initially studied at Fordham University for two years before transferring to Penn’s Wharton School. According to reports, Fred Trump Jr. sought the help of his friend James Nolan, a Penn admissions officer at the time, to facilitate the transfer. Nolan described the admissions process as “not very difficult” in a Washington Post interview in 2019.
Despite demanding President Barack Obama to release his college transcripts in 2011, Trump has never released his own transcripts. While he claimed to graduate first in his class, Insider reported that his name wasn’t on the dean’s list in 1968, the year he graduated.
The University of Pennsylvania implemented a policy last summer to revoke degrees if a graduate is found to have provided false information on an admission application, cheated on an exam, or tampered with records, according to The Daily Pennsylvanian.
While Mary Trump’s claims in her book have fueled the ongoing feud with her uncle, not every successful businessman requires a business school degree. History is filled with examples of individuals who have opted for innovation and startup investments to achieve success, bypassing the traditional educational route. The business world is constantly evolving, with new ideas and startups playing a crucial role in driving that change.
By investing in these innovative ventures, individuals can contribute to and shape the future of various industries. This emphasizes the importance of looking beyond traditional paths and recognizing the value of diverse approaches to achieving success.
