One-on-One With Mary Trump

Her reaction to the assassination attempt. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( July 17, 2024 Today I’ve got two can’t-miss conversations about the state of the presidential race: [Mary Trump reacts to her uncle’s assassination attempt](, and [Charlie Sykes analyzes the biggest moments from the RNC]( so far. Then, if you need a mental break, we’ve got [a calming meditation]( and [10 iconic rom-coms]( — or engage in a little retail therapy with [my favorite Prime Day deals](. Here we go…   In the News [The RNC]( Getty Images One-on-One It’s been a hectic few days in politics, so to help make sense of it all, I turned to two people with unique perspectives into Donald Trump’s state of mind and the inner workings of the Republican party. First, I spoke with the former president's estranged niece Mary Trump about the assassination attempt on her uncle. “It just felt surreal — I didn’t actually believe it because it didn’t seem possible,” she told me. “At the very beginning, I felt sort of how I felt on Jan. 6.” Here’s more on her reaction and [whether she thinks Trump's attack has changed him at all](. I also sat down with political commentator Charlie Sykes for his take on the standout moments from the RNC so far, his reaction to J.D. Vance being named VP pick, and [what he thinks the past few days will mean for Trump’s campaign](. Diving deeper... This domestic drama all comes amidst ongoing geopolitical turmoil. So tonight I’ll be back in BigTentUSA with Richard Haass to get his perspective on the changing world order, including the potential international impacts of the upcoming election. 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